Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Altman Z2-Score: 9.33 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 86% Above Median


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What is Ascent Industries Co Altman Z2-Score?

Ascent Industries Co FRA:SY4 -0.85% 50 Altman Z2-Score is 9.33 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 86% above its 10-year median of 5.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,594 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks better than 84.19% 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:

Ascent Industries Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 9.33, 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 Ascent Industries Co's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:SY4' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.22   Med: 5.02   Max: 9.33
Current: 9.33

During the past 13 years, Ascent Industries Co's highest Altman Z2-Score was 9.33. The lowest was 3.22. And the median was 5.02.


Ascent Industries Co  (FRA:SY4) 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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Ascent Industries Co Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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.

Ascent Industries Co Altman Z2-Score Chart

Ascent Industries Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z2-Score
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Ascent Industries Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, ORGN, GURE: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.


Ascent Industries Co Altman Z2-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Ascent Industries Co 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.

Ascent Industries Co'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*0.6409+3.26*0.4269+6.72*-0.0529+1.05*3.8926
=9.33

* 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 €88.76 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €64.28 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €7.40 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €37.89 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -1.614 + -0.814 + -0.057 + -2.199 = €-4.68 Mil.
Interest Expense was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0.013 = €0.01 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €18.14 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
=(64.281 - 7.397)/88.761
=0.6409

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=37.892/88.761
=0.4269

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-4.684 - 0.013)/88.761
=-0.0529

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(70.619 - 0)/18.142
=3.8926

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Ascent Industries Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 9.33 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 9.33 mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Altman Z2-Score of 9.33 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 86% above median its historical median of 5.02. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 3.22 to 9.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #252 out of 1594 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 9.33 is 86% above median its 10-year median of 5.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.22 to a high of 9.33. The Chemicals industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.93. Ascent Industries Co's value of 9.33 is 137.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #252 out of 1594 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Altman Z2-Score compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #252 out of 1594 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Ascent Industries Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.93. Ascent Industries Co's value of 9.33 is 137.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 3.22 to 9.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.02 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Ascent Industries Co 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 3.93, based on 1,594 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 9.33 is 137.4% 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current Altman Z2-Score is 9.33, which is 86% above median its own 10-year median of 5.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 9.33, which is 86% above median its 10-year median of 5.02 and 137.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.93. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Altman Z2-Score is 9.33 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84. GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 9.33 (86% above median its 10-year median of 5.02)
  • GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 137.4% above the Chemicals median (#252 of 1594)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ascent Industries Co Business Description

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Address 20 N. Martingale Road, Suite 430, Schaumburg, IL, USA, 60173
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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