Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:LHA Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA
71 GF Score
Price CHF8.23
GF Value CHF7.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Deutsche Lufthansa AG Financial Strength?

Deutsche Lufthansa AG XSWX:LHA 71 Financial Strength is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LHA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF7.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37. As of today, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Altman Z-Score is 1.20.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG  (XSWX:LHA) 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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:LHA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa 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.


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Financial Strength vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Deutsche Lufthansa 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:

Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-106 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-382 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF10,567 Mil.

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

Deutsche Lufthansa AG did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Deutsche Lufthansa 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
=(1283.345 + 10567.113) / 31841.508
=0.37

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.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a Z-score of 1.20, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.2 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 5 mean?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Financial Strength too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Financial Strength of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Financial Strength compare to DAL and UAL?
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Transportation company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Transportation 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF7.50, compared to a current price of CHF8.23 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XSWX:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF8.23 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF7.50. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:LHA:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF7.50 vs. price of CHF8.23 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Deutsche Lufthansa AG Business Description

Address Venloer Street 151-153, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50672
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
71GF Score

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