HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Financial Strength: 6 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:HBH HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XSWX:HBH
72 GF Score
Price CHF77.60
GF Value CHF75.74
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Financial Strength?

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA XSWX:HBH +0.13% 72 Financial Strength is 6 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HBH with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF75.74. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 9.25. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.25. As of today, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Altman Z-Score is 1.86.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA  (XSWX:HBH) 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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:HBH vs HD, LOW, FND: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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.


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Financial Strength vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Financial Strength falls into.


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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA 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:

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was CHF-16 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was CHF149 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was CHF1,494 Mil.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: May. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: May. 2026 )
=-1*148.992/-16.107
=9.25

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

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

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(372.207 + 1494.043) / 7330.28
=0.25

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.

HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a Z-score of 1.86, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.86 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a Financial Strength of 6 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Financial Strength too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Financial Strength compare to HD and LOW?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF75.74, compared to a current price of CHF77.60 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA'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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH), the current Financial Strength is 6 as of May. 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF77.60 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF75.74.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HBH:

  • Financial Strength: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF75.74 vs. price of CHF77.60 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs

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


HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Business Description

Address Le Quartier Hornbach 19, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, DEU, 67433
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
72GF Score

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