Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Altman Z2-Score: 6.18 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — 47% Above Median


MAL:SFC Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC MAL:SFC
96 GF Score
Price €5.80
GF Value €6.29
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What is Simonds Farsons Cisk Altman Z2-Score?

Simonds Farsons Cisk MAL:SFC -3.33% 96 Altman Z2-Score is 6.18 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates MAL:SFC with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks better than 70.95% 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:

Simonds Farsons Cisk has a Altman Z2-Score of 6.18, 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MAL:SFC' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06   Med: 4.2   Max: 6.18
Current: 6.18

During the past 13 years, Simonds Farsons Cisk's highest Altman Z2-Score was 6.18. The lowest was 3.06. And the median was 4.20.


Simonds Farsons Cisk  (MAL:SFC) 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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Simonds Farsons Cisk Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.

Simonds Farsons Cisk Altman Z2-Score Chart

Simonds Farsons Cisk Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Altman Z2-Score
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Simonds Farsons Cisk Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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MAL:SFC vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.


Simonds Farsons Cisk Altman Z2-Score vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Simonds Farsons Cisk's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Simonds Farsons Cisk 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.

Simonds Farsons Cisk'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*0.1945+3.26*0.4552+6.72*0.0821+1.05*2.7277
=6.18

* 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 Jan. 2026:
Total Assets was €205.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €64.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €25.0 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €93.4 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was €15.9 Mil.
Interest Expense was €-0.9 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €55.0 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
=(64.908 - 25)/205.165
=0.1945

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=93.4/205.165
=0.4552

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(15.949 - -0.899)/205.165
=0.0821

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(150.127 - 0)/55.038
=2.7277

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Simonds Farsons Cisk has a Altman Z2-Score of 6.18 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 6.18 mean?
Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) has a Altman Z2-Score of 6.18 as of Jul. 06, 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 3.06 to 6.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #61 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Altman Z2-Score of 6.18 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 6.18. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.83. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 6.18 is 61.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #61 out of 210 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simonds Farsons Cisk has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simonds Farsons Cisk's Altman Z2-Score compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #61 out of 210 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Simonds Farsons Cisk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.83. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 6.18 is 61.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Simonds Farsons Cisk's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 3.06 to 6.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 3.83, Simonds Farsons Cisk 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 3.83, based on 210 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. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Altman Z2-Score of 6.18 is 61.6% 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Altman Z2-Score is 6.18, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.29, compared to a current price of €5.80 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 6.18, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 61.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 3.83. Simonds Farsons Cisk's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC), the current Altman Z2-Score is 6.18 as of Jul. 06, 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.80 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.29. GuruFocus considers Simonds Farsons Cisk to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:SFC:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 6.18 (47% above median its 10-year median of 4.20)
  • GF Value™: €6.29 vs. price of €5.80 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#61 of 210)

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


Simonds Farsons Cisk Business Description

Address The Brewery, Mdina Road, Zone 2, Central Business District, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC is actively engaged in the brewing, production and distribution of a diverse portfolio of branded beers and beverages. The Group also undertakes the importation, wholesale and retail distribution of beverage products, including an extensive range of wines and spirits. The company operates in sole segment. The company's brands are Cisk Lager, Cisk Excel, Cisk 0.0, Cisk Pilsner, Cisk Premium, Blue Label Amber Ale, Double Red Ale, Green Hop IPA Hoppy Ale, PALE ALE, Hopleaf Pale Ale, Lacto Milk Stout's , Red Mill Brewing Co,Kinnie, Kinnie Zero, Kinnie Zest, Kinnie Spritz, Kinnie Rumba, San Michel Table Water, San Michel Fruitwaves, Soltoro, Farsons Shandy, Elan Sparkling Water, and Aquadot lable Water.
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