Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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XSWX:BELL Bell Food Group Ltd XSWX:BELL
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What is Bell Food Group Financial Strength?

Bell Food Group XSWX:BELL +0.68% 60 Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF286.96 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Bell Food Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

Bell Food Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.61. Bell Food Group's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.20. As of today, Bell Food Group's Altman Z-Score is 3.01.


Bell Food Group  (XSWX:BELL) 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.

Bell Food Group has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Bell Food Group Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:BELL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food 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.


Bell Food Group Financial Strength vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bell Food Group's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Bell Food 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:

Bell Food Group's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF52 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF832 Mil.

Bell Food Group's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*52.2/-7.9
=6.61

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

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

Bell Food Group's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(160 + 831.9) / 4964.4
=0.20

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.

Bell Food Group has a Z-score of 3.01, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.01 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 6 mean?
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Bell Food Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Bell Food Group's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Bell Food Group's Financial Strength too high?
Bell Food Group's current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's Financial Strength compare to KHC and GIS?
Bell Food Group's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, Bell Food Group'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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. Bell Food Group's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF286.96, compared to a current price of CHF178.60 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of Dec. 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF178.60 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF286.96. GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF286.96 vs. price of CHF178.60 (37.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Bell Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BELLz:UK0RFX:UKBWGA:Germany
Address Elsasserstrasse 174, Basel, CHE, 4056
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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