Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Financial Strength: 10 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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XSWX:FORN Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN
72 GF Score
Price CHF746.00
GF Value CHF880.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Forbo Holding AG Financial Strength?

Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN +2.19% 72 Financial Strength is 10 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF880.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Forbo Holding AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Forbo 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.

Forbo Holding AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.42. Forbo Holding AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. As of today, Forbo Holding AG's Altman Z-Score is 5.32.


Forbo Holding AG  (XSWX:FORN) 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.

Forbo Holding AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 10. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Forbo Holding AG Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo 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.


Forbo Holding AG Financial Strength vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Forbo 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:

Forbo Holding AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF45 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0 Mil.

Forbo Holding AG'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*44.9/-1.2
=37.42

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

Good Sign:

Forbo Holding AG has no debt.

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

Forbo Holding AG'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
=(0 + 0) / 1077
=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.

Forbo Holding AG has a Z-score of 5.32, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.32 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 10 mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a Financial Strength of 10 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Forbo Holding AG's Financial Strength too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current Financial Strength of 10 is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's Financial Strength compare to TT and JCI?
Forbo Holding AG's Financial Strength of 10 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00 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 Construction company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Construction 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 Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. Forbo Holding AG's current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF880.37, compared to a current price of CHF746.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 10, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.00. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current Financial Strength is 10 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF746.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF880.37. GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:

  • Financial Strength: 10 (near median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF880.37 vs. price of CHF746.00 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Forbo Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges FORNz:UK0QKD:UKFOZN:Germany
Address Lindenstrasse 8, P.O. Box 1339, Baar, CHE, CH-6341
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
72GF Score

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