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ams-OSRAM AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
Warning Sign:
ams-OSRAM AG 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.
ams-OSRAM AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
ams-OSRAM AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.75.
As of today, ams-OSRAM AG's Altman Z-Score is 0.49.
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) 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.
ams-OSRAM AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.
ams-OSRAM AG Financial Strength Related Terms
XSWX:AMS vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, ams-OSRAM AG'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.
ams-OSRAM AG Financial Strength vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ams-OSRAM AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ams-OSRAM AG's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
ams-OSRAM AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Warning Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. ams-OSRAM AGs earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
ams-OSRAM AG's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
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.
ams-OSRAM AG has a Z-score of 0.49, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of 0.49 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.
* 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.
ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, ams-OSRAM AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is ams-OSRAM AG's Financial Strength too high?
ams-OSRAM AG's current Financial Strength of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, ams-OSRAM AG has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ams-OSRAM AG's Financial Strength compare to NVDA and AVGO?
ams-OSRAM AG's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. Historically, ams-OSRAM AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Semiconductors 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 ams-OSRAM AG and its competitors. ams-OSRAM AG's current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ams-OSRAM AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.96, compared to a current price of CHF16.65 — trading 109.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. ams-OSRAM AG's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 6 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Mar. 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 ams-OSRAM AG (XSWX:AMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ams-OSRAM AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF16.65 is trading 109.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.96.
GuruFocus considers ams-OSRAM AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:AMS:
Financial Strength: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: CHF7.96 vs. price of CHF16.65 (109.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ams-OSRAM AG designs, manufactures, and sells sensors, sensor interfaces, and analog integrated circuit solutions. The company is an important supplier to customers in the consumer, communications, medical, automotive, and industrial end markets. The firm operates in three segments: BU Opto Semiconductors, CMOS Sensors & ASICs, and BU Lamps and Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the BU Opto Semiconductors segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the Asia Pacific region and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
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