Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Altman Z2-Score: 0.04 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 75% Below Median


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What is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Altman Z2-Score?

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings JSE:AFH 72 Altman Z2-Score is 0.04 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFH with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R8.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Diversified Financial Services companies, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks worse than 67.93% 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.

Warning Sign:

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.04, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

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

JSE:AFH' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04   Med: 0.16   Max: 0.23
Current: 0.04

During the past 13 years, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's highest Altman Z2-Score was 0.23. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.16.


Alexander Forbes Group Holdings  (JSE:AFH) 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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Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alexander Forbes Group 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.

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Altman Z2-Score Chart

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.17 0.15 0.17 0.14 0.04

Alexander Forbes Group 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 0.17 0.00 0.14 0.00 0.04

JSE:AFH vs VOYA, FRHC: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Alexander Forbes Group 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.


Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Altman Z2-Score vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Alexander Forbes Group 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.

Alexander Forbes Group 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*0.0045+3.26*-0.0036+6.72*0.0021+1.05*0.0068
=0.04

* 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 R567,786 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R3,823 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R1,285 Mil.
Retained Earnings was R-2,032 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was R1,107 Mil.
Interest Expense was R-84 Mil.
Total Liabilities was R563,865 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
=(3823 - 1285)/567786
=0.0045

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-2032/567786
=-0.0036

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1107 - -84)/567786
=0.0021

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(3861 - 0)/563865
=0.0068

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.04 indicating it is in Distress Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 0.04 mean?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) has a Altman Z2-Score of 0.04 as of Jun. 30, 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.04 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #286 out of 421 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Altman Z2-Score too high?
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' current Altman Z2-Score of 0.04 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.23. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Altman Z2-Score is 10.78. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' value of 0.04 is 99.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #286 out of 421 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' Altman Z2-Score compare to VOYA and FRHC?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings ranks #286 out of 421 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Alexander Forbes Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 10.78. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' value of 0.04 is 99.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.04 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 10.78, Alexander Forbes Group 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Diversified Financial Services companies is 10.78, based on 421 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. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score of 0.04 is 99.6% 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 10.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score is 0.04, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R8.61, compared to a current price of R7.50 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 0.04, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 99.6% below the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 10.78. Alexander Forbes Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH), the current Altman Z2-Score is 0.04 as of Jun. 30, 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 Alexander Forbes Group Holdings (JSE:AFH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Forbes Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R7.50 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R8.61. GuruFocus considers Alexander Forbes Group Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:AFH:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 0.04 (75% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
  • GF Value™: R8.61 vs. price of R7.50 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99.6% below the Diversified Financial Services median (#286 of 421)

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


Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Business Description

Address 115 West Street, Sandown, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Alexander Forbes Group Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based diversified financial services company. The company operates through seven segments: Retirement consulting, Healthcare consulting, Investments, Individual consulting, Multinational consulting, Solutions & Enablement, and Client Services & Business Optimization. Its services include Retirement consulting, Investments, Healthcare, Preservation funds, and Others. The company also offers online services.
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