Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCLBKK:BCT -0.50%80 Altman Z2-Score is 11.73 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 14.86. GuruFocus rates BKK:BCT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿42.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,591 Chemicals companies, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks better than 89.82% 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:
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL has a Altman Z2-Score of 11.73, 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BCT'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.77 Med: 14.86 Max: 20.63
Current: 11.73
During the past 13 years, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's highest Altman Z2-Score was 20.63. The lowest was 7.77. And the median was 14.86.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) 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.
BKK:BCT vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL'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.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL Altman Z2-Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL 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.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) has a Altman Z2-Score of 11.73 as of Jul. 04, 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 14.86. Over the past decade, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 7.77 to 20.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks #162 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Altman Z2-Score of 11.73 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 14.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.77 to a high of 20.63. The Chemicals industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.94. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's value of 11.73 is 197.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks #162 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's Altman Z2-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL ranks #162 out of 1591 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.94. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's value of 11.73 is 197.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 7.77 to 20.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.86 vs. the industry median of 3.94, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL 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 Chemicals company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Chemicals companies is 3.94, based on 1,591 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. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Altman Z2-Score of 11.73 is 197.7% 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's current Altman Z2-Score is 11.73, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 14.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿42.51, compared to a current price of ฿49.75 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 11.73, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 14.86 and 197.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.94. Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT), the current Altman Z2-Score is 11.73 as of Jul. 04, 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 Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL (BKK:BCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿49.75 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿42.51.
GuruFocus considers Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BCT:
Altman Z2-Score: 11.73 (21% below median its 10-year median of 14.86)
GF Value™: ฿42.51 vs. price of ฿49.75 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 197.7% above the Chemicals median (#162 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Birla Carbon (Thailand) PCL through its subsidiaries operates as a manufacturer and supplier of carbon black additives for distribution to international markets. Carbon black is the flagship business of the Aditya Birla Group. Its product offering categories include Rubber Products, Rubber - Birla Carbon 3000 Series, Specialty Products, Specialty Post-Treated Products, and Form Letters. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Thailand and also has a presence in Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Other countries. The company serves Tires, Specialty Blacks and Mechanical Rubber Goods market.
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