Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Sep. 2025) — Near Median

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XPAR:MLIMP Imprimerie Chirat SA XPAR:MLIMP
61 GF Score
Price €3.70
GF Value €5.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Imprimerie Chirat Financial Strength?

Imprimerie Chirat XPAR:MLIMP 61 Financial Strength is 5 as of Sep. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLIMP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Imprimerie Chirat has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Imprimerie Chirat did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Imprimerie Chirat's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.24. As of today, Imprimerie Chirat's Altman Z-Score is 1.90.


Imprimerie Chirat  (XPAR:MLIMP) 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.

Imprimerie Chirat has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Imprimerie Chirat Financial Strength Related Terms


XPAR:MLIMP vs NYT, WLY: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Imprimerie Chirat'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.


Imprimerie Chirat Financial Strength vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Imprimerie Chirat's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Imprimerie Chirat's Financial Strength falls into.


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Imprimerie Chirat 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:

Imprimerie Chirat's Interest Expense for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.16 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.74 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was €5.10 Mil.

Imprimerie Chirat's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is

Imprimerie Chirat did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Imprimerie Chirat's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Sep. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 5.099) / 21.528
=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.

Imprimerie Chirat has a Z-score of 1.90, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Imprimerie Chirat is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.9 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 5 mean?
Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Sep. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Imprimerie Chirat and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Imprimerie Chirat's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is Imprimerie Chirat's Financial Strength too high?
Imprimerie Chirat's current Financial Strength of 5 is near 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 7.00. Overall, Imprimerie Chirat has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imprimerie Chirat's Financial Strength compare to NYT and WLY?
Imprimerie Chirat's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Imprimerie Chirat's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Imprimerie Chirat and its competitors. Imprimerie Chirat's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near 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 Imprimerie Chirat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.57, compared to a current price of €3.70 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Imprimerie Chirat's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP), the current Financial Strength is 5 as of Sep. 2025. 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 Imprimerie Chirat (XPAR:MLIMP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imprimerie Chirat stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.70 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.57. GuruFocus considers Imprimerie Chirat to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLIMP:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: €5.57 vs. price of €3.70 (33.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Imprimerie Chirat Business Description

Other Exchanges 5PK:Germany
Address 744 rue de Sainte Colombe, Saint-Just-la-Pendue, FRA, 42540
Imprimerie Chirat SA specializes in printing and publishing of books, magazines, catalogs, and directories. It handles computer-assisted publication, laser burning, offset printing, folding, assembling and binding print materials, packaging and covering.
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