Basler Kantonalbank (XSWX:BSKP) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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XSWX:BSKP Basler Kantonalbank XSWX:BSKP
54 GF Score
Price CHF95.10
GF Value CHF107.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Basler Kantonalbank Financial Strength?

Basler Kantonalbank XSWX:BSKP +0.32% 54 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BSKP with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF107.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Basler Kantonalbank has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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Basler Kantonalbank 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Basler Kantonalbank's interest coverage with the available data. Basler Kantonalbank's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.50. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Basler Kantonalbank  (XSWX:BSKP) 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.

Basler Kantonalbank has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


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Basler Kantonalbank 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:

Basler Kantonalbank's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-492.4 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF0.0 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF11,700.0 Mil.

Basler Kantonalbank's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

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

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

Basler Kantonalbank'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
=(0 + 11700.034) / 668.718
=17.50

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.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 2 mean?
Basler Kantonalbank (XSWX:BSKP) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Basler Kantonalbank and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Basler Kantonalbank's Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Basler Kantonalbank's Financial Strength too high?
Basler Kantonalbank's current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Basler Kantonalbank has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Basler Kantonalbank's Financial Strength compare to PNC?
Basler Kantonalbank's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Basler Kantonalbank's own Financial Strength has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 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 Banks company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Banks 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 Basler Kantonalbank and its competitors. Basler Kantonalbank's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Basler Kantonalbank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basler Kantonalbank (XSWX:BSKP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF107.55, compared to a current price of CHF95.10 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Basler Kantonalbank's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Basler Kantonalbank (XSWX:BSKP), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 Basler Kantonalbank (XSWX:BSKP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Basler Kantonalbank stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF95.10 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF107.55. GuruFocus considers Basler Kantonalbank to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BSKP:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF107.55 vs. price of CHF95.10 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Basler Kantonalbank Business Description

Other Exchanges BSKPz:UK0QLU:UK0B8:Germany
Address Spiegelgasse 2, Basel, CHE, 4002
Basler Kantonalbank provides banking services in Switzerland. The bank offers products and services to its private and corporate clients, including bank accounts, mortgages, financial planning, and pensions, as well as national and international stock market brokerage services. It also renders private banking services, mobile payment, financial planning, tax consultation, inheritance advisory and many more.
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