Vulcan Energy ResourcesASX:VUL +0.67%58 Altman Z2-Score is 11.18 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 24.77. GuruFocus rates ASX:VUL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks better than 74.72% on this metric.
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:
Vulcan Energy Resources has a Altman Z2-Score of 11.18, 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 Vulcan Energy Resources's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:VUL'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.89 Med: 24.77 Max: 53.82
Current: 11.18
During the past 7 years, Vulcan Energy Resources's highest Altman Z2-Score was 53.82. The lowest was 9.89. And the median was 24.77.
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) 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.
* 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Altman Z2-Score Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vulcan Energy Resources's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Altman Z2-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Energy Resources's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Energy Resources's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
Vulcan Energy Resources 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.
* 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has a Altman Z2-Score of 11.18 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 24.77. Over the past decade, Vulcan Energy Resources' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 9.89 to 53.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #661 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources' Altman Z2-Score too high?
Vulcan Energy Resources' current Altman Z2-Score of 11.18 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 24.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.89 to a high of 53.82. The Metals & Mining industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.14. Vulcan Energy Resources' value of 11.18 is 422.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #661 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vulcan Energy Resources has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Energy Resources' Altman Z2-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #661 out of 2615 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Vulcan Energy Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.14. Vulcan Energy Resources' value of 11.18 is 422.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Energy Resources' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 9.89 to 53.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.77 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Vulcan Energy Resources has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z2-Score for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Metals & Mining companies is 2.14, based on 2,615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z2-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Altman Z2-Score of 11.18 is 422.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Altman Z2-Score mean?
A high Altman Z2-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Z2-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies, which measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Altman Z2-Score is 11.18, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 24.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.48, compared to a current price of A$3.01 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 11.18, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 24.77 and 422.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.14. Vulcan Energy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z2-Score calculated?
Altman Z2-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL), the current Altman Z2-Score is 11.18 as of Jun. 29, 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.01 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.48.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Energy Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VUL:
Altman Z2-Score: 11.18 (55% below median its 10-year median of 24.77)
GF Value™: A$3.48 vs. price of A$3.01 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 422.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#661 of 2615)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd is engaged in geothermal energy and lithium exploration and production. The company's Lionheart Project is an integrated lithium and renewable energy project that produces battery-quality lithium from naturally heated subsurface brine in the Upper Rhine Valley, to deliver a local source of sustainable lithium for the European battery industry, with a co-product of renewable energy for local heating needs. It has developed an aluminate-based sorbent, VULSORB, to produce lithium from subsurface brine and harnesses geothermal energy from its operations in the Upper Rhine Valley. The company has three operating segments based on geographical location: Germany, which derives the maximum revenue, other European countries, and Australia.
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