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David Jones (ASX:DJS) Altman Z2-Score : 3.07 (As of May. 31, 2024)


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What is David Jones Altman Z2-Score?

Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.

Good Sign:

David Jones has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.07, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z2-Score is strong.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for David Jones's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:


David Jones Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for David Jones's Altman Z2-Score can be seen below:

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David Jones Altman Z2-Score Chart

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Competitive Comparison of David Jones's Altman Z2-Score

For the Department Stores subindustry, David Jones's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score data, can be viewed below:

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David Jones's Altman Z2-Score Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, David Jones's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where David Jones's Altman Z2-Score falls into.



David Jones Altman Z2-Score Calculation

Altman 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.

Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.

David Jones's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=6.56*X1+3.26*X2+6.72*X3+1.05*X4_2
=6.56*-0.0058+3.26*0.1289+6.72*0.1134+1.05*1.8345
=3.07

* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2013:
Total Assets was A$1,238 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$295 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$302 Mil.
Retained Earnings was A$160 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was A$131 Mil.
Interest Expense was A$-9 Mil.
Total Liabilities was A$437 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(294.705 - 301.83)/1237.785
=-0.0058

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=159.531/1237.785
=0.1289

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(131.331 - -9.057)/1237.785
=0.1134

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(801.096 - 0)/436.689
=1.8345

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.1 < Grey Zones < 2.6 - Safe Zones

David Jones has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.07 indicating it is in Safe Zones.


David Jones  (ASX:DJS) Altman Z2-Score Explanation

The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4_2, Net Worth (Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities (NW/TL): it compares a company’s stock net worth with its total liabilities and can be used to assess the extent of its reliance on debt.

Read more about Altman Z2-Score, the original research on Z-Score and the additional research on Z2-Score.


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Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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David Jones (ASX:DJS) Business Description

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David Jones Limited is engaged in the business of department store retailing and providing financial services. It operates in two segments: Department Stores and Financial Services. The company operates department stores and rack stores in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. The company also has a financial services alliance with American Express Australia Limited, which is relating to the assignment of store card and credit reserve receivables, and the launch of a general purpose credit card. Its Services include: Corporate Services, Insurance Card, Gift Registry, Bridal at David Jones, David Jones Celebration Card Statement, Style Advisors, Personal Shopping, Shopping Online, Gift Card, Interior Decorating, Flowers, Food hall, The Rose Clinic, Bra Fitting etc.

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