Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) Financial Strength: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 10% Below Median

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XSWX:GAV Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG XSWX:GAV
72 GF Score
Price CHF155.00
GF Value CHF203.64
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Financial Strength?

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG XSWX:GAV -0.96% 72 Financial Strength is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GAV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF203.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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

Good Sign:

Carlo Gavazzi 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.

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.04. As of today, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Altman Z-Score is 4.39.


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG  (XSWX:GAV) 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.

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


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:GAV vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Carlo Gavazzi 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.


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Carlo Gavazzi 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:

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.4 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.1 Mil.

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

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

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

Carlo Gavazzi 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
=(2.402 + 3.054) / 137.628
=0.04

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.

Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG has a Z-score of 4.39, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 4.39 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?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 10.00.
Is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Financial Strength too high?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Financial Strength of 9 is 10% below 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, Carlo Gavazzi 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Financial Strength compare to VRT and BE?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Financial Strength of 9 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Carlo Gavazzi 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 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG and its competitors. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Financial Strength is 9, which is 10% below 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF203.64, compared to a current price of CHF155.00 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 9, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV), 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (XSWX:GAV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF155.00 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF203.64. GuruFocus considers Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GAV:

  • Financial Strength: 9 (10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF203.64 vs. price of CHF155.00 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges GAVz:UK0QL5:UKD9N0:Germany
Address Sumpfstrasse 3, Steinhausen, CHE, CH-6312
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of electronic control components for industrial and building automation markets. The product portfolio of the company comprises sensors, monitoring relays, timers, energy management systems, solid-state relays, safety devices, Fieldbus systems, and others. Its products are marketed through a network of sales companies and independent national distributors. It has operational footprints across Switzerland, Italy, other Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the United States of America, other North America, and Asia.
72GF Score

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