Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2027, filed Aug 12, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the GO SEC filings page.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) reported $4.7B in revenue over the twelve months to Jul 4, 2026, up 5.1% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 9 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Grocery Outlet is still adding sales, but rising operating costs and heavier reinvestment have turned a once-profitable model into a thin-cash business.
The unusual FY2025 split is that a net loss of$224.9M coexisted with operating cash flow of$222.1M , showing non-cash charges and other adjustments cushioned reported earnings. Yet$198.3M of capital spending left only$23.8M of free cash flow, so cash conversion looked better before reinvestment than after it.
Sales expanded from
Debt-to-equity rose from 0.2x in FY2023 to 0.5x in FY2025, indicating a more leveraged financing mix. The current ratio was 1.4x in FY2025, so near-term assets still exceeded current obligations even as the balance-sheet cushion narrowed.
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has an operating margin of -4.7%, meaning the company loses $5 on every $100 of revenue. This results in a profitability score of 26/100. This is down from 1.8% the prior year.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s revenue grew 7.3% year-over-year to $4.7B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 62/100.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.49. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 61/100.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s current ratio of 1.37 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 36/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
While Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. generated $222.1M in operating cash flow, capex of $198.3M consumed most of it, leaving $23.8M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 26/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. posts a -22.9% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $23 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 23/100. This is down from 3.3% the prior year.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. scores 1.72, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), both operating efficiency signals pass.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. reported a net loss of $224.9M while generating $222.1M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. reported an operating loss of $221.7M against $33.2M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. generated $1.2B in revenue in Q2 2027. This represents an increase of 1.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.3%.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s EBITDA was $41.8M in Q2 2027, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 8.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 127.3%.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. reported $5.6M in net income in Q2 2027. This represents an increase of 13.4% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 103.1%.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. earned $0.06 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2027. This represents an increase of 20.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 103.3%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. generated $1.4M in free cash flow in Q2 2027, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 90.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 822.3%.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. held $74.2M in cash against $490.6M in long-term debt as of Q2 2027.
Not reported for Q2 2027.
Margins & Returns
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s gross margin was 30.2% in Q2 2027, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 0.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 0.6 percentage points.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s operating margin was 1.3% in Q2 2027, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.2 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 16.6 percentage points.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s net profit margin was 0.5% in Q2 2027, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 0.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 15.9 percentage points.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s ROE was 0.7% in Q2 2027, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 0.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 23.0 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. invested $41.8M in capex in Q2 2027, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 29.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 20.8%.
Not reported for Q2 2027.
Not reported for Q2 2027.
GO Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B+1.1% | $1.2B+3.6% | $1.2B+10.7% | $1.2B+5.4% | $1.2B+4.5% | $1.1B+8.5% | $1.1B+10.9% | $1.1B+10.4% |
| Cost of Revenue | $832.0M+1.6% | $821.2M+4.9% | $854.2M+10.4% | $813.0M+6.5% | $819.1M+5.1% | $783.1M+6.8% | $774.0M+12.0% | $763.3M+10.9% |
| Gross Profit | $360.7M0.0% | $345.2M+0.8% | $361.0M+11.5% | $355.1M+3.0% | $360.7M+3.3% | $342.4M+12.7% | $323.9M+8.4% | $344.9M+9.2% |
| SG&A Expenses | $339.5M+0.8% | $347.0M+4.8% | $333.4M+12.4% | $331.0M+8.7% | $336.8M+4.2% | $331.1M+9.1% | $296.6M+6.0% | $304.6M+9.5% |
| Operating Income | $15.8M+23.4% | -$178.0M-690.9% | -$234.8M-2164.5% | $22.8M-43.3% | $12.8M-51.1% | -$22.5M-4097.9% | $11.4M-39.9% | $40.3M+7.3% |
| EBITDA | $41.8M+8.2% | -$153.1M-6300.6% | -$182.6M-445.6% | $50.1M-21.2% | $38.6M-20.5% | $2.5M-88.5% | $52.8M+3.8% | $63.6M+12.3% |
| Interest Expense | $7.7M-4.4% | $7.7M-4.1% | $9.0M+7.1% | $8.2M+3.7% | $8.1M+14.3% | $8.0M+40.8% | $8.4M+43.7% | $7.9M+34.5% |
| Income Tax | $3.6M+181.6% | -$4.1M+28.9% | -$24.3M-1270.3% | $4.5M-53.3% | $1.3M-80.6% | -$5.7M-259.6% | $2.1M-38.3% | $9.7M+56.2% |
| Net Income | $5.6M+13.4% | -$180.3M-673.3% | -$218.2M-9540.1% | $11.6M-52.0% | $5.0M-64.6% | -$23.3M-2174.8% | $2.3M-83.6% | $24.2M-10.9% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.06+20.0% | -$1.83-662.5% | -$2.23-7533.3% | $0.12-52.0% | $0.05-64.3% | -$0.24-2300.0% | $0.03-78.6% | $0.25-7.4% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.06+20.0% | -$1.83-662.5% | -$2.23-7533.3% | $0.12-50.0% | $0.05-64.3% | -$0.24-2300.0% | $0.03-78.6% | $0.24-11.1% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 100M+1.3% | 98M+0.9% | N/A | 99M-0.2% | 98M-1.9% | 98M-2.0% | N/A | 99M-2.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
GO Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.0B-9.9% | $3.0B-9.6% | $3.1B-2.6% | $3.4B+7.3% | $3.3B+7.8% | $3.3B+10.0% | $3.2B+6.9% | $3.1B+7.1% |
| Current Assets | $514.5M+2.6% | $489.3M+0.9% | $497.6M-1.2% | $517.5M+0.7% | $501.5M+5.5% | $484.9M+1.4% | $503.9M-2.4% | $514.0M-0.1% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $74.2M+34.4% | $59.0M+15.9% | $69.6M+10.8% | $52.1M-24.1% | $55.2M-17.7% | $50.9M-23.9% | $62.8M-45.4% | $68.7M-55.9% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | $11.9M-17.4% | $12.0M-14.7% | $14.7M-5.8% | $13.3M+1.5% | $14.4M+34.9% | $14.1M+20.3% | $15.6M+18.5% | $13.1M+69.1% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $475.8M-39.2% | $475.8M-39.2% | $633.8M-19.0% | $782.8M+0.8% | $782.8M+0.8% | $782.8M+4.7% | $782.7M+4.7% | $776.6M+3.8% |
| Total Liabilities | $2.2B+2.0% | $2.2B+2.8% | $2.1B+6.6% | $2.2B+13.5% | $2.1B+14.8% | $2.1B+19.5% | $2.0B+12.9% | $1.9B+10.8% |
| Current Liabilities | $398.5M-4.0% | $381.9M-1.8% | $364.0M+4.1% | $398.7M+13.2% | $415.0M+12.6% | $388.7M+1.7% | $349.6M-8.9% | $352.3M-8.2% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $1.8B+3.4% | $1.8B+3.9% | $1.7B+7.2% | $1.8B+13.5% | $1.7B+15.4% | $1.7B+24.5% | $1.6B+19.1% | $1.6B+16.2% |
| Long-Term Debt | $490.6M+7.8% | $474.3M+3.4% | $477.9M+3.3% | $481.5M+14.7% | $455.2M+21.9% | $458.9M+60.8% | $462.5M+61.1% | $419.9M+45.4% |
| Total Equity | $816.6M-31.2% | $807.1M-31.6% | $983.7M-17.8% | $1.2B-2.2% | $1.2B-2.8% | $1.2B-3.7% | $1.2B-1.8% | $1.2B+1.9% |
| Retained Earnings | -$18.2M-105.0% | -$23.8M-106.6% | $156.5M-59.0% | $374.7M-1.2% | $363.1M+2.3% | $358.1M+5.0% | $381.4M+11.5% | $379.1M+15.6% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
GO Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $43.1M-41.4% | $52.6M-10.8% | $72.3M+83.0% | $17.3M-25.0% | $73.6M+77.0% | $58.9M+651.7% | $39.5M+45.1% | $23.0M-80.7% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $26.0M+0.7% | $24.9M-0.2% | $29.5M-28.8% | $27.3M+17.1% | $25.9M+14.9% | $25.0M+19.2% | $41.5M+29.7% | $23.3M+22.2% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $3.8M+92.2% | $3.8M-31.2% | N/A | -$10K-100.6% | $2.0M-72.0% | $5.5M-33.0% | N/A | $1.7M-77.9% |
| Capital Expenditures | $41.8M-29.5% | $52.8M-12.7% | $39.8M-32.6% | $38.8M-8.3% | $59.2M+52.4% | $60.5M+30.7% | $59.1M+5.4% | $42.4M-9.6% |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.4M-90.3% | -$193K+87.3% | $32.5M+265.6% | -$21.6M-11.5% | $14.4M+427.4% | -$1.5M+96.1% | -$19.6M+32.0% | -$19.3M-126.8% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$44.0M+34.8% | -$59.1M+14.0% | -$47.1M+31.1% | -$46.4M+7.9% | -$67.5M+35.4% | -$68.7M-35.0% | -$68.3M-8.3% | -$50.4M+4.8% |
| Financing Cash Flow | $16.1M+957.4% | -$4.1M-88.5% | -$7.7M-133.5% | $26.1M-9.9% | -$1.9M-103.0% | -$2.2M+57.0% | $23.0M+582.7% | $29.0M+1391.7% |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0-100.0% | $0 |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $25.0M+856.7% | $25.0M |
GO Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2710-Q | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.2%-0.3pp | 29.6%-0.8pp | 29.7%+0.2pp | 30.4%-0.7pp | 30.6%-0.4pp | 30.4%+1.1pp | 29.5%-0.7pp | 31.1%-0.3pp |
| Operating Margin | 1.3%+0.2pp | -15.3%-13.3pp | -19.3%-20.4pp | 1.9%-1.7pp | 1.1%-1.2pp | -2.0%-2.1pp | 1.0%-0.9pp | 3.6%-0.1pp |
| Net Margin | 0.5%+0.1pp | -15.5%-13.4pp | -17.9%-18.2pp | 1.0%-1.2pp | 0.4%-0.8pp | -2.1%-2.0pp | 0.2%-1.2pp | 2.2%-0.5pp |
| Return on Equity | 0.7%+0.3pp | -22.3%-20.4pp | -22.2%-22.4pp | 1.0%-1.0pp | 0.4%-0.7pp | -2.0%-1.9pp | 0.2%-1.0pp | 2.0%-0.3pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.2%0.0pp | -6.1%-5.4pp | -7.1%-7.1pp | 0.3%-0.4pp | 0.1%-0.3pp | -0.7%-0.7pp | 0.1%-0.4pp | 0.8%-0.2pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.29+0.1x | 1.280.0x | 1.37-0.1x | 1.30-0.2x | 1.21-0.1x | 1.250.0x | 1.44+0.1x | 1.46+0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.60+0.2x | 0.59+0.2x | 0.49+0.1x | 0.40+0.1x | 0.38+0.1x | 0.39+0.2x | 0.39+0.2x | 0.34+0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.400.0x | 0.39+0.1x | 0.390.0x | 0.350.0x | 0.360.0x | 0.340.0x | 0.350.0x | 0.350.0x |
| FCF Margin | 0.1%-1.1pp | 0.0%+0.1pp | 2.7%+4.5pp | -1.8%-0.1pp | 1.2%+1.0pp | -0.1%+3.6pp | -1.8%+1.1pp | -1.8%-8.9pp |
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| Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. GO | FY2025 | $4.7B | -$224.9M | -4.8% | $1.1B | 39/100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s annual revenue?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) reported $4.7B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 7.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s revenue growing?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) revenue grew by 7.3% year-over-year, from $4.4B to $4.7B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. profitable?
No, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) reported a net income of -$224.9M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -4.8%.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s EBITDA?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had EBITDA of -$91.4M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had $69.6M in cash and equivalents against $477.9M in long-term debt.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s gross margin?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had a gross margin of 30.3% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s operating margin?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had an operating margin of -4.7% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s net profit margin?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had a net profit margin of -4.8% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) has a return on equity of -22.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s free cash flow?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) generated $23.8M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 131.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s operating cash flow?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) generated $222.1M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s total assets?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had $3.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s capital expenditures?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) invested $198.3M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s current ratio?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had a current ratio of 1.37 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) had a return on assets of -7.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s P/E ratio?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) has no price-to-earnings ratio at the moment: net loss, so no earnings multiple (trailing 12 months to July 4, 2026). The market capitalization is $1.1B as of Oct 6, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) trades at 0.2x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $4.7B revenue, trailing 12 months to July 4, 2026. The market capitalization is $1.1B as of Oct 6, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s Altman Z-Score?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.72, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.'s earnings high quality?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) reported a net loss of $224.9M while generating $222.1M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. cover its interest payments?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) reported an operating loss of $221.7M against $33.2M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) scores 39 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.