Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) Altman Z2-Score: 3.09 (As of Jul. 23, 2026) — Near Median

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HKSE:02136 Lifestyle China Group Ltd HKSE:02136
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What is Lifestyle China Group Altman Z2-Score?

Lifestyle China Group HKSE:02136 50 Altman Z2-Score is 3.09 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02136 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lifestyle China Group ranks better than 51.53% 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:

Lifestyle China Group has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.09, 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 Lifestyle China Group's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02136' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.78   Med: 3.31   Max: 5.02
Current: 3.09

During the past 13 years, Lifestyle China Group's highest Altman Z2-Score was 5.02. The lowest was 2.78. And the median was 3.31.


Lifestyle China Group  (HKSE:02136) 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.


Be Aware

Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Lifestyle China Group Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lifestyle China Group'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.

Lifestyle China Group Altman Z2-Score Chart

Lifestyle China Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.35 3.26 2.96 2.95 3.09

Lifestyle China Group 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 2.96 0.00 2.95 0.00 3.09

HKSE:02136 vs DDS: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Lifestyle China Group'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.


Lifestyle China Group Altman Z2-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Lifestyle China Group's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Lifestyle China Group 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.

Lifestyle China Group'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*0.1123+3.26*0.1591+6.72*0.0182+1.05*1.6287
=3.09

* 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 Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was HK$18,602 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$3,301 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,212 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$2,959 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$158 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-181 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$6,340 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
=(3300.519 - 1212.245)/18601.547
=0.1123

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=2959.373/18601.547
=0.1591

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(158.441 - -180.823)/18601.547
=0.0182

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(10325.034 - 0)/6339.52
=1.6287

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Lifestyle China Group has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.09 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 3.09 mean?
Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.09 as of Jul. 23, 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 Lifestyle China Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Lifestyle China Group's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.78 to 5.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestyle China Group ranks #540 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 48.5%.
Is Lifestyle China Group's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Lifestyle China Group's current Altman Z2-Score of 3.09 is near median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.78 to a high of 5.02. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.97. Lifestyle China Group's value of 3.09 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestyle China Group ranks #540 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifestyle China Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestyle China Group's Altman Z2-Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lifestyle China Group ranks #540 out of 1114 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Lifestyle China Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.97. Lifestyle China Group's value of 3.09 is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifestyle China Group's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.78 to 5.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.97, Lifestyle China Group 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 2.97, based on 1,114 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. Lifestyle China Group's current Altman Z2-Score of 3.09 is 4.2% 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 Lifestyle China Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifestyle China Group's current Altman Z2-Score is 3.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestyle China Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.73, compared to a current price of HK$0.60 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 3.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 4.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.97. Lifestyle China Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136), the current Altman Z2-Score is 3.09 as of Jul. 23, 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 Lifestyle China Group (HKSE:02136) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle China Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.60 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.73. GuruFocus considers Lifestyle China Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02136:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 3.09 (near median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.73 vs. price of HK$0.60 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#540 of 1114)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02136 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lifestyle China Group Business Description

Address 555 Hennessy Road, 20th Floor, East Point Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Lifestyle China Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the operation of department stores and related retailing business as well as property investment in the PRC. Geographically, the company derives all of its revenues from China.
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