Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) Altman Z2-Score: 3.98 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — Near Median


JSE:NPH Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd JSE:NPH
87 GF Score
Price R247.16
GF Value R198.30
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Northam Platinum Holdings Altman Z2-Score?

Northam Platinum Holdings JSE:NPH +3.35% 87 Altman Z2-Score is 3.98 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates JSE:NPH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R198.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks better than 57.97% 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:

Northam Platinum Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.98, 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 Northam Platinum Holdings's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:NPH' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98   Med: 3.89   Max: 4.87
Current: 3.98

During the past 8 years, Northam Platinum Holdings's highest Altman Z2-Score was 4.87. The lowest was 1.98. And the median was 3.89.


Northam Platinum Holdings  (JSE:NPH) 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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Northam Platinum Holdings Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Northam Platinum 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.

Northam Platinum Holdings Altman Z2-Score Chart

Northam Platinum Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.87 3.65 3.80 4.04 3.98

Northam Platinum Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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 0.00 4.04 0.00 3.98 0.00

JSE:NPH vs HL, SIND: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum 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.


Northam Platinum Holdings Altman Z2-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Northam Platinum 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.

Northam Platinum 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*0.1778+3.26*0.3337+6.72*0.0626+1.05*1.2397
=3.98

* 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 R58,077 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R17,651 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R7,326 Mil.
Retained Earnings was R19,382 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was R2,479 Mil.
Interest Expense was R-1,158 Mil.
Total Liabilities was R25,931 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
=(17651.333 - 7325.65)/58076.881
=0.1778

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=19381.909/58076.881
=0.3337

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(2478.894 - -1157.54)/58076.881
=0.0626

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(32145.935 - 0)/25930.946
=1.2397

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Northam Platinum Holdings has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.98 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

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What does a Altman Z2-Score of 3.98 mean?
Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.98 as of Jul. 05, 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.89. Over the past decade, Northam Platinum Holdings' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 1.98 to 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1099 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' Altman Z2-Score too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current Altman Z2-Score of 3.98 is near median its 10-year median of 3.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 4.87. The Metals & Mining industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.14. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 3.98 is 86% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1099 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' Altman Z2-Score compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #1099 out of 2615 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Northam Platinum Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.14. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 3.98 is 86% above this benchmark. Historically, Northam Platinum Holdings' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 1.98 to 4.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Northam Platinum 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Metals & Mining companies is 2.14, based on 2,615 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score of 3.98 is 86% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Altman Z2-Score is 3.98, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.30, compared to a current price of R247.16 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 3.98, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 86% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.14. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH), the current Altman Z2-Score is 3.98 as of Jul. 05, 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R247.16 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R198.30. GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:NPH:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 3.98 (near median its 10-year median of 3.89)
  • GF Value™: R198.30 vs. price of R247.16 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 86% above the Metals & Mining median (#1099 of 2615)

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


Northam Platinum Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges NPTLF:USA7JR:Germany
Address Magwa Crescent West, Building 4, 1st Floor, Maxwell Office Park, Jukskei View, Midrand, Waterfall City, GT, ZAF, 2090
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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