YLLWF (Yellow Hat) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 60% Below Median

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GF Value $7.80
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What is Yellow Hat Financial Strength?

Yellow Hat YLLWF 84 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates YLLWF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.80. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Yellow Hat 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.

Yellow Hat's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.44. Yellow Hat's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.34. As of today, Yellow Hat's Altman Z-Score is 3.03.


Yellow Hat  (OTCPK:YLLWF) 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.

Yellow Hat has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Yellow Hat Financial Strength Related Terms


YLLWF vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Yellow Hat'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.


Yellow Hat Financial Strength vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yellow Hat's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yellow Hat's Financial Strength falls into.


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Yellow Hat 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:

Yellow Hat's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $114 Mil.

Yellow Hat'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*14.948/-0.447
=33.44

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

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

Yellow Hat'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
=(220.642 + 113.573) / 981.252
=0.34

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.

Yellow Hat has a Z-score of 3.03, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.03 is strong.

* 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?
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Yellow Hat's Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Yellow Hat's Financial Strength too high?
Yellow Hat's current Financial Strength of 4 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Yellow Hat has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yellow Hat's Financial Strength compare to CVNA and PAG?
Yellow Hat's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Yellow Hat's own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Yellow Hat and its competitors. Yellow Hat's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yellow Hat stock overvalued right now?
Yellow Hat (YLLWF) has a current Financial Strength of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.80, compared to a current price of $8.47 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Yellow Hat's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Yellow Hat (YLLWF), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Yellow Hat (YLLWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yellow Hat stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.47 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.80.

Key valuation signals for YLLWF:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (60% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.80 vs. price of $8.47 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Yellow Hat Business Description

Other Exchanges 9882:Japan
Address 1-7-4 Iwamotocho, Chiyoda-ku, Yellow Hat Head Office Building, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0032
Yellow Hat Ltd is a Japanese company involved in selling auto accessories and providing auto service. The products offered by the company include audio and info-entertainment systems, oils and lubricants, safety and maintenance tools, OFF road, racing and karting, chemicals and cleaning, lights and bulbs, bikes, and tires. It offers services including tires services, oil change, foiling, detailing, tinting, audio and video, car wash, AC repair, and maintenance.
84GF Score

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