WOLWF (Woolworths Group) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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WOLWF Woolworths Group Ltd WOLWF
67 GF Score
Price $29.96
GF Value $26.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Woolworths Group Financial Strength?

Woolworths Group WOLWF 67 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates WOLWF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Woolworths Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

Warning Sign:

Woolworths Group Ltd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Woolworths Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.51. Woolworths Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.24. As of today, Woolworths Group's Altman Z-Score is 3.36.


Woolworths Group  (OTCPK:WOLWF) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Woolworths Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Woolworths Group Financial Strength Related Terms


WOLWF vs KR, SFM, ACI: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Woolworths Group's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Woolworths Group Financial Strength vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Woolworths Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Group's Financial Strength falls into.


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Woolworths Group Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Woolworths Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-103 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $259 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10,077 Mil.

Woolworths Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*259.311/-103.303
=2.51

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Woolworths Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1501.757 + 10077.301) / 48354.182
=0.24

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Woolworths Group has a Z-score of 3.36, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.36 is strong.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Woolworths Group (WOLWF) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Woolworths Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Woolworths Group's Financial Strength too high?
Woolworths Group's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Woolworths Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Group's Financial Strength compare to KR and SFM?
Woolworths Group's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Woolworths Group's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Woolworths Group and its competitors. Woolworths Group's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group (WOLWF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.07, compared to a current price of $29.96 — trading 14.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Woolworths Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woolworths Group (WOLWF), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Woolworths Group (WOLWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $29.96 is trading 14.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.07. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WOLWF:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $26.07 vs. price of $29.96 (14.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WOLWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Woolworths Group Business Description

Other Exchanges WWR:GermanyWOW:Australia
Address 1 Woolworths Way, Bella Vista, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2153
Woolworths is Australia's largest retailer. Operations include supermarkets in Australia and New Zealand, and discount department and pet stores. Woolworths also supplies businesses, like restaurants and cafes, following the acquisition of PFD Food Services. The Australian food division with its supermarkets constitutes the majority of group EBIT, followed by New Zealand supermarkets and PFD, while Big W is a minor contributor.
67GF Score

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