Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASA) Altman Z2-Score: 0.06 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 33% Below Median


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What is Havas NV Altman Z2-Score?

Havas NV CHIX:HAVASA 26 Altman Z2-Score is 0.06 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HAVASA with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Media - Diversified companies, Havas NV ranks worse than 69.37% 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.

Warning Sign:

Havas NV has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.06, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

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 Havas NV's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:HAVASa' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.21   Med: 0.09   Max: 0.24
Current: 0.06

During the past 6 years, Havas NV's highest Altman Z2-Score was 0.24. The lowest was -0.21. And the median was 0.09.


Havas NV  (CHIX:HAVASa) 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.


Be Aware

Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Havas NV Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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

* 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.

Havas NV Altman Z2-Score Chart

Havas NV Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.08 0.24 0.22 0.09 0.06

Havas NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Altman Z2-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.22 0.00 0.09 0.00 0.06

CHIX:HAVASA vs APP, OMC, TTD: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Havas NV'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.


Havas NV Altman Z2-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Havas NV's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Havas NV 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.

Havas NV'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*-0.101+3.26*0+6.72*0.0475+1.05*0.3834
=0.06

* 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 Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was €6,562 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €3,417 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €4,080 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €0 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was €300 Mil.
Interest Expense was €-12 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €4,721 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
=(3417 - 4080)/6562
=-0.101

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(300 - -12)/6562
=0.0475

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(1810 - 0)/4721
=0.3834

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Havas NV has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.06 indicating it is in Distress Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 0.06 mean?
Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASA) has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.06 as of Jul. 03, 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 Havas NV and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #709 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 69.4%.
Is Havas NV's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Havas NV's current Altman Z2-Score of 0.06 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09. The Media - Diversified industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.52. Havas NV's value of 0.06 is 97.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #709 out of 1022 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Havas NV has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Havas NV's Altman Z2-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Havas NV ranks #709 out of 1022 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Havas NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.52. Havas NV's value of 0.06 is 97.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 2.52, Havas NV has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Media - Diversified companies is 2.52, based on 1,022 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. Havas NV's current Altman Z2-Score of 0.06 is 97.6% below 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 Havas NV and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 2.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Havas NV's current Altman Z2-Score is 0.06, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Havas NV stock overvalued right now?
Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASA) has a current Altman Z2-Score of 0.06. The current Altman Z2-Score is 0.06, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 97.6% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.52. Havas NV's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 7 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 Havas NV (CHIX:HAVASA), the current Altman Z2-Score is 0.06 as of Jul. 03, 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.

Havas NV Business Description

Address 29-30, quai de Dion Bouton, Puteaux, FRA, 92800
Havas NV is a communications group providing integrated advertising, media, and healthcare-focused communication services. Its has three business lines: (i) Havas Creative, which delivers creative services, from advertising, brand strategy and business transformation to digital and social media solutions as well as public relations and events; (ii) Havas Media, which is dedicated to delivering comprehensive media experiences, through media planning and buying, fan engagement, retail media and e-commerce, as well as data analytics services to optimize client advertising investments; and (iii) Havas Health, which focuses on healthcare and wellness communications, providing specialized marketing services to pharmaceutical companies. The majority of revenue is derived from Havas Creative.
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