Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XSWX:BCHN Burckhardt Compression Holding AG XSWX:BCHN
76 GF Score
Price CHF492.50
GF Value CHF628.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Financial Strength?

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG XSWX:BCHN -0.81% 76 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BCHN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF628.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG shows strong financial strength.

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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 96.46. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Altman Z-Score is 3.39.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG  (XSWX:BCHN) 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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 9. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:BCHN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Financial Strength falls into.


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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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:

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF81 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0 Mil.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*81.12/-0.841
=96.46

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

Good Sign:

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has no debt.

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

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 1081.764
=0.00

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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a Z-score of 3.39, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.39 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 9 mean?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) has a Financial Strength of 9 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Financial Strength too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Financial Strength of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Financial Strength compare to GEV and ETN?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Industrial Products 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF628.17, compared to a current price of CHF492.50 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN), the current Financial Strength is 9 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF492.50 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF628.17. GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCHN:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF628.17 vs. price of CHF492.50 (21.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges BCHNz:UK0QNN:UKB5H:Germany
Address Franz-Burckhardt-Strasse 5, Winterthur, CHE, CH-8404
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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