Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Altman Z2-Score: 1.82 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 38% Above Median


FRA:WN3 Woolworths Holdings Ltd FRA:WN3
78 GF Score
Price €2.72
GF Value €3.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Woolworths Holdings Altman Z2-Score?

Woolworths Holdings FRA:WN3 78 Altman Z2-Score is 1.82 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,122 Retail - Cyclical companies, Woolworths Holdings ranks worse than 63.81% 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.

Woolworths Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 1.82, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Woolworths Holdings is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.1, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

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 Woolworths Holdings's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WN3' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.32   Med: 1.32   Max: 2.57
Current: 1.82

During the past 13 years, Woolworths Holdings's highest Altman Z2-Score was 2.57. The lowest was 0.32. And the median was 1.32.


Woolworths Holdings  (FRA:WN3) 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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Woolworths Holdings Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Woolworths Holdings'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.

Woolworths Holdings Altman Z2-Score Chart

Woolworths Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.14 1.21 1.94 1.42 1.82

Woolworths Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 1.42 0.00 1.82 0.00

FRA:WN3 vs DDS, M: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Woolworths Holdings'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.


Woolworths Holdings Altman Z2-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Woolworths Holdings's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Woolworths Holdings 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.

Woolworths Holdings'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*0.0604+3.26*0.0816+6.72*0.117+1.05*0.3531
=1.82

* 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 €1,987 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €717 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €597 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €162 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was €146 Mil.
Interest Expense was €-86 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €1,466 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
=(717.399 - 597.322)/1987.36
=0.0604

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=162.26/1987.36
=0.0816

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(146.35 - -86.166)/1987.36
=0.117

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(517.676 - 0)/1466.229
=0.3531

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Woolworths Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 1.82 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 1.82 mean?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a Altman Z2-Score of 1.82 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 Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Woolworths Holdings' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.32 to 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #716 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Woolworths Holdings' Altman Z2-Score too high?
Woolworths Holdings' current Altman Z2-Score of 1.82 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 2.57. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.96. Woolworths Holdings' value of 1.82 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #716 out of 1122 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Holdings' Altman Z2-Score compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Woolworths Holdings ranks #716 out of 1122 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Woolworths Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.96. Woolworths Holdings' value of 1.82 is 38.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Woolworths Holdings' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.32 to 2.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.32 vs. the industry median of 2.96, Woolworths Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.96, based on 1,122 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. Woolworths Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score of 1.82 is 38.4% 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 Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 2.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Woolworths Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score is 1.82, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.68, compared to a current price of €2.72 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 1.82, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.32 and 38.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.96. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3), the current Altman Z2-Score is 1.82 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.72 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.68. GuruFocus considers Woolworths Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN3:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 1.82 (38% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
  • GF Value™: €3.68 vs. price of €2.72 (26.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#716 of 1122)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges WHL:South AfricaWLWHY:USA
Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.
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