Varia US Properties (XSWX:VARN) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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XSWX:VARN Varia US Properties Ltd XSWX:VARN
37 GF Score
Price CHF13.00
GF Value CHF21.68
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Varia US Properties Financial Strength?

Varia US Properties XSWX:VARN -1.52% 37 Financial Strength is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VARN with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF21.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Varia US Properties has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

Warning Sign:

Varia US Properties Ltd displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Varia US Properties's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.50. Varia US Properties's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.27. As of today, Varia US Properties's Altman Z-Score is 0.44.


Varia US Properties  (XSWX:VARN) 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.

Varia US Properties has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Varia US Properties Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:VARN vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Varia US Properties'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.


Varia US Properties Financial Strength vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Varia US Properties's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Varia US Properties's Financial Strength falls into.


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Varia US Properties 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:

Varia US Properties's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-8.69 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF4.37 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF434.38 Mil.

Varia US Properties'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*4.371/-8.686
=0.50

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

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Varia US Properties Ltds earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

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

Varia US Properties'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
=(6.337 + 434.375) / 70.336
=6.27

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.

Varia US Properties has a Z-score of 0.44, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 0.44 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 2 mean?
Varia US Properties (XSWX:VARN) has a Financial Strength of 2 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 Varia US Properties and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Varia US Properties' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Varia US Properties' Financial Strength too high?
Varia US Properties' current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Varia US Properties has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Varia US Properties' Financial Strength compare to CBRE and BEKE?
Varia US Properties' Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Real Estate industry. Historically, Varia US Properties' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 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 Real Estate company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Real Estate 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 Varia US Properties and its competitors. Varia US Properties's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Varia US Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Varia US Properties (XSWX:VARN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.68, compared to a current price of CHF13.00 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Varia US Properties' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Varia US Properties (XSWX:VARN), the current Financial Strength is 2 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 Varia US Properties (XSWX:VARN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Varia US Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF13.00 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.68. GuruFocus considers Varia US Properties to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VARN:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF21.68 vs. price of CHF13.00 (40% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Varia US Properties Business Description

Other Exchanges VARNz:UK0RKW:UK
Address Gubelstrasse 19, Zug, CHE, CH-6300
Varia US Properties Ltd is a Swiss-based company exclusively investing in the United States residential real estate market. It focuses on secondary and tertiary areas characterized by population, employment growth, and limited housing offering. It invests in low to moderate-income and workforce multifamily housing properties. The majority of revenue comes from Rental income.
37GF Score

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