Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:KLIN Klingelnberg AG XSWX:KLIN
73 GF Score
Price CHF10.30
GF Value CHF11.70
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Klingelnberg AG Financial Strength?

Klingelnberg AG XSWX:KLIN -2.37% 73 Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KLIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF11.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Klingelnberg AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Klingelnberg 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.

Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.63. Klingelnberg AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Klingelnberg AG's Altman Z-Score is 2.22.


Klingelnberg AG  (XSWX:KLIN) 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.

Klingelnberg AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Klingelnberg AG Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:KLIN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Klingelnberg 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.


Klingelnberg AG Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Klingelnberg 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:

Klingelnberg AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-2.0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF20.9 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.0 Mil.

Klingelnberg AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*20.923/-1.968
=10.63

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

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

Klingelnberg 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
=(0 + 0) / 331.012
=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.

Klingelnberg AG has a Z-score of 2.22, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Klingelnberg AG 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 2.22 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 8 mean?
Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 Klingelnberg AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Klingelnberg AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00.
Is Klingelnberg AG's Financial Strength too high?
Klingelnberg AG's current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Klingelnberg AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klingelnberg AG's Financial Strength compare to GEV and ETN?
Klingelnberg AG's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Klingelnberg AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 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 Klingelnberg AG and its competitors. Klingelnberg AG's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klingelnberg AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF11.70, compared to a current price of CHF10.30 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Klingelnberg AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 Klingelnberg AG (XSWX:KLIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klingelnberg AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF10.30 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF11.70. GuruFocus considers Klingelnberg AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLIN:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF11.70 vs. price of CHF10.30 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Klingelnberg AG Business Description

Other Exchanges KLINz:UK2MK:Germany
Address Binzmuhlestrasse 171, Zurich, CHE, 8050
Klingelnberg AG operates its business in the gear industry. The company is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and selling of gearing machines. Its business segments include Bevel Gear; Cylindrical Gear; Measuring Centers, and Drive Technology. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Measuring Centers. The company serves automotive, truck, aircraft, agriculture, construction, power tools, marine industries, and various industrial equipment markets. The company is geographically present across Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Japan, India, China, Brazil, the United States, and Mexico.
73GF Score

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