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Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Altman Z2-Score : -15.60 (As of Apr. 29, 2024)


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What is Spark Networks SE Altman Z2-Score?

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:

Spark Networks SE has a Altman Z2-Score of -15.60, 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 Spark Networks SE's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LOVLQ' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.6   Med: -5.33   Max: -0.88
Current: -15.6

During the past 8 years, Spark Networks SE's highest Altman Z2-Score was -0.88. The lowest was -15.60. And the median was -5.33.


Spark Networks SE Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for Spark Networks SE'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.

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Spark Networks SE Altman Z2-Score Chart

Spark Networks SE Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.58 -1.54 -3.11 -6.16 -11.01

Spark Networks SE Quarterly Data
Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23
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 -5.33 -6.18 -11.01 -11.34 -15.60

Competitive Comparison of Spark Networks SE's Altman Z2-Score

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Spark Networks SE'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.


Spark Networks SE's Altman Z2-Score Distribution in the Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Spark Networks SE's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Spark Networks SE's Altman Z2-Score falls into.



Spark Networks SE 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.

Spark Networks SE'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*-1.0415+3.26*-2.0468+6.72*-0.2774+1.05*-0.2228
=-15.60

* 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. 2023:
Total Assets was $134.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $16.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $156.4 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $-275.9 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -26.978 + -4.314 + -9.702 + -11.165 = $-52.2 Mil.
Interest Expense was -4.065 + -3.857 + -3.635 + -3.209 = $-14.8 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $173.4 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
=(15.976 - 156.351)/134.786
=-1.0415

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-275.878/134.786
=-2.0468

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-52.159 - -14.766)/134.786
=-0.2774

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(-38.63 - 0)/173.416
=-0.2228

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Spark Networks SE has a Altman Z2-Score of -15.60 indicating it is in Distress Zones.


Spark Networks SE  (OTCPK:LOVLQ) 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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Spark Networks SE (Spark Networks SE) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
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Address
Kohlfurter Strasse 41/43, Berlin, BB, DEU, 10999
Spark Networks SE operates a global online dating site. Its focus is on catering to professionals and educated singles with serious relationship intentions in North America and other international markets. The group reports two reportable segments Zoosk and Spark and operates a portfolio of premium brands including EliteSingles, Jdate, Christian Mingle, SilverSingles, and JSwipe. The companies geographical presence is in United States, Germany and Rest of world, majority of its revenue comes from U.S.
Executives
Osmium Partners, Llc 10 percent owner 300 DRAKES LANDING ROAD, SUITE 172, GREENBRAE CA 94904
Laura Allison Marcero director 214 PROVENCAL ROAD, GROSSE POINTE FARMS MI 48236
Pamela B Corrie director 100 PIER 1 PLACE, FORT WORTH TX 76102
Kristie Goodgion officer: Executive Director and CFO C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE KOHLFURTER STRASSE, BERLIN 2M 10999
Michael J Mcconnell director P.O. BOX 6280, NEWPORT BEACH CA 92658
Ulrike Handel director C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN X9 10999
Frederic Beckley officer: General Counsel and CAO 280 UNION SQUARE DRIVE, NEW HOPE PA 18938
Brown Colleen B director C/O TRUEBLUE, INC., 1015 A STREET, TACOMA WA 98402
Joseph E Whitters director
David D Clark officer: Chief Financial Officer FORT WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE CENTER, 600 OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, FORT WASHINGTON PA 19034
Bradley Goldberg director 141 W JACKSON BLVD, SUITE 500, CHICAGO X1 60604
Eric Eichmann officer: Chief Executive Officer C/O CRITEO LEGAL DEPT., 387 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, 11TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10016
Bangaly Gaba director C/O SPARK NETWORKS SE, KOHLFURTER STRASSE 41/43, BERLIN 2M 10999
Canaan Viii Lp 10 percent owner 2765 SAND HILL RD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
John Hartnett Lewis 10 percent owner 388 MARKET STREET, SUITE 920, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111