HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) Altman Z2-Score: 2.40 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 19% Below Median

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HKSE:00248 HKC International Holdings Ltd HKSE:00248
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What is HKC International Holdings Altman Z2-Score?

HKC International Holdings HKSE:00248 -1.85% 31 Altman Z2-Score is 2.40 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 2.97. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00248 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,428 Hardware companies, HKC International Holdings ranks worse than 69.11% 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.

HKC International Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.40, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that HKC International 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 HKC International Holdings's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00248' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98   Med: 2.97   Max: 3.78
Current: 2.4

During the past 13 years, HKC International Holdings's highest Altman Z2-Score was 3.78. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 2.97.


HKC International Holdings  (HKSE:00248) 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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HKC International Holdings Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HKC International 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.

HKC International Holdings Altman Z2-Score Chart

HKC International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z2-Score
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HKC International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 2.23 0.00 1.98 0.00 2.40

HKSE:00248 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HKC International 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.


HKC International Holdings Altman Z2-Score vs Hardware Industry

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

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


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HKC International 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.

HKC International 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*0.0912+3.26*0.0763+6.72*-0.1133+1.05*2.2077
=2.40

* 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 HK$289.34 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$116.53 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$90.15 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$22.09 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$-38.34 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-5.56 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$90.20 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
=(116.53 - 90.15)/289.335
=0.0912

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=22.087/289.335
=0.0763

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-38.338 - -5.555)/289.335
=-0.1133

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(199.136 - 0)/90.199
=2.2077

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

HKC International Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.40 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 2.40 mean?
HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.40 as of Aug. 25, 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 HKC International Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.97. Over the past decade, HKC International Holdings' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 1.98 to 3.78. According to the industry distribution chart, HKC International Holdings ranks #1678 out of 2428 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is HKC International Holdings' Altman Z2-Score too high?
HKC International Holdings' current Altman Z2-Score of 2.40 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 3.78. The Hardware industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.99. HKC International Holdings' value of 2.40 is 39.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKC International Holdings ranks #1678 out of 2428 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HKC International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKC International Holdings' Altman Z2-Score compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HKC International Holdings ranks #1678 out of 2428 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places HKC International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.99. HKC International Holdings' value of 2.40 is 39.8% below this benchmark. Historically, HKC International Holdings' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 1.98 to 3.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.97 vs. the industry median of 3.99, HKC International 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 Hardware company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Hardware companies is 3.99, based on 2,428 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. HKC International Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.40 is 39.8% 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 HKC International Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKC International Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score is 2.40, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKC International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.09, compared to a current price of HK$0.21 — trading 135.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 2.40, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.97 and 39.8% below the Hardware industry median of 3.99. HKC International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 5 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 HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248), the current Altman Z2-Score is 2.40 as of Aug. 25, 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 HKC International Holdings (HKSE:00248) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKC International Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.21 is trading 135.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.09. GuruFocus considers HKC International Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00248:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 2.40 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.97)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.09 vs. price of HK$0.21 (135.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.8% below the Hardware median (#1678 of 2428)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00248 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HKC International Holdings Business Description

Address 29 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Block B, 14th Floor, Vita Tower, Hong Kong, HKG
HKC International Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) Solution Provider in the Asian Pacific region. The group provides Smart Library RFID Solutions, Health Care Solutions, Business Solutions, and Smart Living Solutions. The operating segments of the group are Sales of mobile phones in Hong Kong; Sales of IOT solutions in Hong Kong; Sales of IOT solutions in Mainland China and other countries in South East Asia; and Property investment. It derives key revenue from the Sales of IOT solutions in Hong Kong. The group has a business presence in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Singapore.
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