CRNX (Crinetics Pharmaceuticals) Altman Z2-Score: 11.03 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — Near Median

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CRNX Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc CRNX
41 GF Score
Price $83.67
GF Value $740.21
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score?

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals CRNX +0.11% 41 Altman Z2-Score is 11.03 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 11.06. GuruFocus rates CRNX with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $740.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,392 Biotechnology companies, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 83.84% 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:

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals has a Altman Z2-Score of 11.03, 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 Crinetics Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CRNX' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.86   Med: 11.06   Max: 23.9
Current: 11.03

During the past 10 years, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals's highest Altman Z2-Score was 23.90. The lowest was -1.86. And the median was 11.06.


Crinetics Pharmaceuticals  (NAS:CRNX) 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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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crinetics Pharmaceuticals'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.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score Chart

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z2-Score
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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Quarterly Data
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CRNX vs CPRX, NAMS, RCUS: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals'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.


Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals 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.

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals'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*0.893+3.26*-1.1027+6.72*-0.3541+1.05*10.6122
=11.03

* 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 Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was $1,401.32 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $1,322.41 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $71.09 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $-1,545.27 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -127.845 + -122.635 + -130.091 + -115.637 = $-496.21 Mil.
Interest Expense was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = $0.00 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $120.68 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
=(1322.414 - 71.086)/1401.323
=0.893

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-1545.272/1401.323
=-1.1027

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-496.208 - 0)/1401.323
=-0.3541

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(1280.646 - 0)/120.677
=10.6122

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals has a Altman Z2-Score of 11.03 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 11.03 mean?
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) has a Altman Z2-Score of 11.03 as of Jul. 13, 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 Crinetics Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals ranks #225 out of 1392 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' Altman Z2-Score too high?
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' current Altman Z2-Score of 11.03 is near median its 10-year median of 11.06. Based on the distribution chart, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals ranks #225 out of 1392 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' Altman Z2-Score compare to CPRX and NAMS?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals ranks #225 out of 1392 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Crinetics Pharmaceuticals in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Altman Z2-Score depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Altman Z2-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Crinetics Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals's current Altman Z2-Score is 11.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crinetics Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $740.21, compared to a current price of $83.67 — trading 88.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 11.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.06. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX), the current Altman Z2-Score is 11.03 as of Jul. 13, 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 Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $83.67 is trading 88.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $740.21. GuruFocus considers Crinetics Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CRNX:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 11.03 (near median its 10-year median of 11.06)
  • GF Value™: $740.21 vs. price of $83.67 (88.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Business Description

Other Exchanges 6Z4:Germany
Address 6055 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutics for rare endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. Its main product, Palsonify (paltusotine), is a once-daily, oral treatment approved by the FDA for adults with acromegaly who have had an inadequate response to surgery and/or for whom surgery is not an option. Additionally, the company's development pipeline includes several programs, including a late-stage investigational candidate, atumelnant, currently in development for CAH and ADCS, and CRN09682, a NDC candidate that is being developed to treat SST2-expressing NETs and other SST2-expressing solid tumors.
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