CREAF (Creative Technology) Altman Z2-Score: 2.81 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 32% Below Median


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What is Creative Technology Altman Z2-Score?

Creative Technology CREAF 28 Altman Z2-Score is 2.81 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates CREAF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,479 Hardware companies, Creative Technology ranks worse than 64.66% 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:

Creative Technology has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.81, 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 Creative Technology's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CREAF' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.1   Med: 4.12   Max: 7.17
Current: 2.81

During the past 13 years, Creative Technology's highest Altman Z2-Score was 7.17. The lowest was -2.10. And the median was 4.12.


Creative Technology  (OTCPK:CREAF) 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.


Creative Technology Altman Z2-Score Related Terms


Creative Technology Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creative Technology'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.

Creative Technology Altman Z2-Score Chart

Creative Technology Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Altman Z2-Score
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Creative Technology Semi-Annual Data
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Altman Z2-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 3.81 0.00 2.81 0.00

CREAF vs DELL, SNDK, ANET: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Creative Technology'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.


Creative Technology Altman Z2-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Technology's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Creative Technology 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.

Creative Technology'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*0.6021+3.26*-0.583+6.72*-0.1595+1.05*1.7454
=2.81

* 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 Jun. 2025:
Total Assets was $64.45 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $52.46 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $13.65 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $-37.58 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was $-10.38 Mil.
Interest Expense was $-0.10 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $23.34 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
=(52.464 - 13.654)/64.453
=0.6021

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-37.576/64.453
=-0.583

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-10.379 - -0.097)/64.453
=-0.1595

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(40.735 - 0)/23.339
=1.7454

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Creative Technology has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.81 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 2.81 mean?
Creative Technology (CREAF) has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.81 as of Jun. 24, 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #1603 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Creative Technology's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Creative Technology's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.81 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.12. The Hardware industry median Altman Z2-Score is 4.08. Creative Technology's value of 2.81 is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #1603 out of 2479 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's Altman Z2-Score compare to DELL and SNDK?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #1603 out of 2479 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Creative Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 4.08. Creative Technology's value of 2.81 is 31.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Creative Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Hardware companies is 4.08, based on 2,479 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. Creative Technology's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.81 is 31.1% 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 Creative Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Technology's current Altman Z2-Score is 2.81, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (CREAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 2.81, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 31.1% below the Hardware industry median of 4.08. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 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 Creative Technology (CREAF), the current Altman Z2-Score is 2.81 as of Jun. 24, 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 Creative Technology (CREAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98. GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CREAF:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 2.81 (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.12)
  • GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.69 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.1% below the Hardware median (#1603 of 2479)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CREAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Creative Technology Business Description

Other Exchanges C76:SingaporeCTL:Germany
Address 31 International Business Park, No. 03-01 Creative Resource, Singapore, SGP, 609921
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
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