King Fook Holdings (HKSE:00280) Altman Z2-Score: 10.23 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 11% Below Median

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HKSE:00280 King Fook Holdings Ltd HKSE:00280
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What is King Fook Holdings Altman Z2-Score?

King Fook Holdings HKSE:00280 57 Altman Z2-Score is 10.23 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 11.44. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00280 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,088 Retail - Cyclical companies, King Fook Holdings ranks better than 92.46% 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:

King Fook Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 10.23, 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 King Fook Holdings's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00280' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.24   Med: 11.44   Max: 19.21
Current: 10.23

During the past 13 years, King Fook Holdings's highest Altman Z2-Score was 19.21. The lowest was 9.24. And the median was 11.44.


King Fook Holdings  (HKSE:00280) 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.


King Fook Holdings Altman Z2-Score Related Terms


King Fook Holdings Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for King Fook 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.

King Fook Holdings Altman Z2-Score Chart

King Fook Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z2-Score
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King Fook 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 11.82 0.00 11.17 0.00 10.23

HKSE:00280 vs TPR: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Luxury Goods subindustry, King Fook 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.


King Fook Holdings Altman Z2-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

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


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King Fook 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.

King Fook 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*0.708+3.26*0.4048+6.72*0.0954+1.05*3.4545
=10.23

* 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$1,149 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,063 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$249 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$465 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$103 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-7 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$258 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
=(1062.684 - 249.335)/1148.758
=0.708

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=465.071/1148.758
=0.4048

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(103.045 - -6.549)/1148.758
=0.0954

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(890.835 - 0)/257.879
=3.4545

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

King Fook Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 10.23 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

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What does a Altman Z2-Score of 10.23 mean?
King Fook Holdings (HKSE:00280) has a Altman Z2-Score of 10.23 as of Aug. 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 King Fook Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 11.44. Over the past decade, King Fook Holdings' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 9.24 to 19.21. According to the industry distribution chart, King Fook Holdings ranks #82 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is King Fook Holdings' Altman Z2-Score too high?
King Fook Holdings' current Altman Z2-Score of 10.23 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 11.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.24 to a high of 19.21. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.90. King Fook Holdings' value of 10.23 is 252.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, King Fook Holdings ranks #82 out of 1088 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, King Fook Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does King Fook Holdings' Altman Z2-Score compare to TPR?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, King Fook Holdings ranks #82 out of 1088 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places King Fook Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.90. King Fook Holdings' value of 10.23 is 252.8% above this benchmark. Historically, King Fook Holdings' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 9.24 to 19.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.44 vs. the industry median of 2.90, King Fook Holdings 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.90, based on 1,088 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. King Fook Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score of 10.23 is 252.8% 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 King Fook Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. King Fook Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score is 10.23, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 11.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is King Fook Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Fook Holdings (HKSE:00280) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.49, compared to a current price of HK$0.64 — trading 30.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 10.23, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 11.44 and 252.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.90. King Fook Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 King Fook Holdings (HKSE:00280), the current Altman Z2-Score is 10.23 as of Aug. 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 King Fook Holdings (HKSE:00280) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, King Fook Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.64 is trading 30.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.49. GuruFocus considers King Fook Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00280:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 10.23 (11% below median its 10-year median of 11.44)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.49 vs. price of HK$0.64 (30.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 252.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#82 of 1088)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00280 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


King Fook Holdings Business Description

Address 30-32 Des Voeux Road Central, 9th Floor, King Fook Building, Hong Kong, HKG
King Fook Holdings Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company. It is engaged in gold ornament, jewellery, watches, and gift retailing, bullion trading, and diamond wholesaling. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Gold ornaments, jewellery, watches, and gift retailing. The group has a single reportable segment, which is retailing, bullion trading, and diamond wholesaling. wholesaling.
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