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:
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has a Altman Z2-Score of 7.16, 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:GLAXO'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.09 Med: 5.55 Max: 7.16
Current: 7.16
During the past 13 years, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's highest Altman Z2-Score was 7.16. The lowest was 3.09. And the median was 5.55.
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.
* 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.
NSE:GLAXO vs LLY, JNJ, ABBV: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - General subindustry, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals'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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Altman Z2-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
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.
* 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.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) has a Altman Z2-Score of 7.16 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 5.55. Over the past decade, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 3.09 to 7.16. According to the industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #248 out of 994 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Altman Z2-Score too high?
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' current Altman Z2-Score of 7.16 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.09 to a high of 7.16. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.87. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 7.16 is 85.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #248 out of 994 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' Altman Z2-Score compare to LLY and JNJ?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals ranks #248 out of 994 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.87. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' value of 7.16 is 85.3% above this benchmark. Historically, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 3.09 to 7.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.55 vs. the industry median of 3.87, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.87, based on 994 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. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Altman Z2-Score of 7.16 is 85.3% 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals's current Altman Z2-Score is 7.16, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 5.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,610.20, compared to a current price of ₹2,354.40 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 7.16, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 5.55 and 85.3% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.87. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO), the current Altman Z2-Score is 7.16 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 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (NSE:GLAXO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,354.40 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,610.20.
GuruFocus considers GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:GLAXO:
Altman Z2-Score: 7.16 (29% above median its 10-year median of 5.55)
GF Value™: ₹2,610.20 vs. price of ₹2,354.40 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 85.3% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#248 of 994)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:GLAXO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Business Description
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd is engaged interalia, in the business of manufacturing, distributing and trading in pharmaceuticals. It is healthcare organisation focused on uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease. The company's product portfolio comprises a broad range of General Medicines which includes anti-infectives, pain management, vitamins, minerals, nutritionals, hormones, dermatologicals, vaccines for both children and adults, and specialty medicines for respiratory and oncology. Its focused brands are Augmentin, Ceftum, Flutivate, T-bat, Betnovate, Neosporin, Tenovate, Physiogel, Calpol and Calpol T. The company has single reportable segment. The company has presence in India, and also Outside India. It generates majority of revenue from India.
73GF Score
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