Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Altman Z2-Score: 8.41 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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NAI:CARB Carbacid Investments PLC NAI:CARB
88 GF Score
Price KES36.15
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What is Carbacid Investments Altman Z2-Score?

Carbacid Investments NAI:CARB +0.42% 88 Altman Z2-Score is 8.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 12.96. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Chemicals companies, Carbacid Investments ranks better than 80.82% 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:

Carbacid Investments has a Altman Z2-Score of 8.41, 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 Carbacid Investments's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NAI:CARB' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.43   Med: 12.96   Max: 14.93
Current: 8.41

During the past 13 years, Carbacid Investments's highest Altman Z2-Score was 14.93. The lowest was 7.43. And the median was 12.96.


Carbacid Investments  (NAI:CARB) 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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Carbacid Investments Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carbacid Investments'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.

Carbacid Investments Altman Z2-Score Chart

Carbacid Investments Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.74 10.28 9.14 7.43 8.41

Carbacid Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jul11 Jul12 Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.00 7.43 0.00 8.41 0.00

NAI:CARB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.


Carbacid Investments Altman Z2-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Carbacid Investments 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.

Carbacid Investments'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*0.1747+3.26*0.7316+6.72*0.2031+1.05*3.3428
=8.41

* 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 Jul. 2025:
Total Assets was KES6,680 Mil.
Total Current Assets was KES1,813 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was KES647 Mil.
Retained Earnings was KES4,887 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was KES1,289 Mil.
Interest Expense was KES-68 Mil.
Total Liabilities was KES1,538 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
=(1813.184 - 646.505)/6679.688
=0.1747

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=4886.715/6679.688
=0.7316

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1288.564 - -67.823)/6679.688
=0.2031

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(5141.594 - 0)/1538.094
=3.3428

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Carbacid Investments has a Altman Z2-Score of 8.41 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

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What does a Altman Z2-Score of 8.41 mean?
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a Altman Z2-Score of 8.41 as of Jul. 21, 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 12.96. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 7.43 to 14.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #303 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Carbacid Investments' Altman Z2-Score too high?
Carbacid Investments' current Altman Z2-Score of 8.41 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 12.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.43 to a high of 14.93. The Chemicals industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95. Carbacid Investments' value of 8.41 is 112.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #303 out of 1580 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' Altman Z2-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #303 out of 1580 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Carbacid Investments in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95. Carbacid Investments' value of 8.41 is 112.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 7.43 to 14.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.96 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Carbacid Investments 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 Chemicals company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Chemicals companies is 3.95, based on 1,580 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. Carbacid Investments's current Altman Z2-Score of 8.41 is 112.9% 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current Altman Z2-Score is 8.41, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 12.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.12, compared to a current price of KES36.15 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 8.41, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 12.96 and 112.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.95. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current Altman Z2-Score is 8.41 as of Jul. 21, 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES36.15 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.12. GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 8.41 (35% below median its 10-year median of 12.96)
  • GF Value™: KES22.12 vs. price of KES36.15 (63.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 112.9% above the Chemicals median (#303 of 1580)

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


Carbacid Investments Business Description

Address Eldama Ravine Close, Off Eldama Ravine Road, PO Box 764, ALN House, Westlands, L.R. No. 1870/1/569, Sarit Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00606
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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