OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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XSWX:OERL OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon XSWX:OERL
56 GF Score
Price CHF5.20
GF Value CHF2.89
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Financial Strength?

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon XSWX:OERL -0.19% 56 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OERL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

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.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.53. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.67. As of today, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Altman Z-Score is 1.08.


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon  (XSWX:OERL) 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.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Financial Strength Related Terms


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

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Financial Strength vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Financial Strength falls into.


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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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:

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF-17 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF77 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,020 Mil.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*77/-17
=4.53

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

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

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(34 + 1020) / 1580
=0.67

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.

OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a Z-score of 1.08, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.08 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 4 mean?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Financial Strength too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below 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 8.00. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Financial Strength compare to GEV and ETN?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 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 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.89, compared to a current price of CHF5.20 — trading 79.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 10 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF5.20 is trading 79.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.89. GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OERL:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF2.89 vs. price of CHF5.20 (79.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 10 warning signs

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


OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Business Description

Address Churerstrasse 120, Canton of Schwyz, Pfaffikon, CHE, 8808
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
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