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:
Elite Pharmaceuticals has a Altman Z2-Score of 6.70, 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
ELTP'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.09 Med: -10.12 Max: 6.7
Current: 6.7
During the past 13 years, Elite Pharmaceuticals's highest Altman Z2-Score was 6.70. The lowest was -23.09. And the median was -10.12.
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.
Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score Related Terms
Elite Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elite 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.
ELTP vs SIGA, ORGO, EOLS: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Elite 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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Elite Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elite Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
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.
Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) has a Altman Z2-Score of 6.70 as of Jun. 26, 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #275 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals' Altman Z2-Score too high?
Elite Pharmaceuticals' current Altman Z2-Score is 6.70. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.87. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 6.70 is 73.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #275 out of 997 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elite Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elite Pharmaceuticals' Altman Z2-Score compare to SIGA and ORGO?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Elite Pharmaceuticals ranks #275 out of 997 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Elite Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.87. Elite Pharmaceuticals' value of 6.70 is 73.1% above this benchmark. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.87, based on 997 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. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current Altman Z2-Score of 6.70 is 73.1% 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elite Pharmaceuticals's current Altman Z2-Score is 6.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elite Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.57, compared to a current price of $0.39 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 6.70 and 73.1% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.87. Elite Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP), the current Altman Z2-Score is 6.70 as of Jun. 26, 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 Elite Pharmaceuticals (ELTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elite Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.39 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.57.
GuruFocus considers Elite Pharmaceuticals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ELTP:
Altman Z2-Score: 6.70
GF Value™: $0.57 vs. price of $0.39 (32.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#275 of 997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company. It is principally engaged in the development and manufacture of oral, controlled-release products, using proprietary know-how and technology. The company's operating segment includes Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDA) and New Drug Applications (NDA). It generates maximum revenue from the ANDA segment. The company focuses on developing pain management products; manufacturing a line of generic pharmaceutical products with approved Abbreviated New Drug Applications; developing additional generic pharmaceutical products; development of other products in its pipeline including the products with its partners; and commercialization of new products.
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