National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Altman Z2-Score: 2.87 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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SAU:4291 National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291
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What is National Co for Learning and Education Altman Z2-Score?

National Co for Learning and Education SAU:4291 +2.31% 95 Altman Z2-Score is 2.87 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 3.38. GuruFocus rates SAU:4291 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼197.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 252 Education companies, National Co for Learning and Education ranks worse than 51.98% 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:

National Co for Learning and Education has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.87, 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 National Co for Learning and Education's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SAU:4291' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73   Med: 3.38   Max: 7.69
Current: 2.87

During the past 11 years, National Co for Learning and Education's highest Altman Z2-Score was 7.69. The lowest was 1.73. And the median was 3.38.


National Co for Learning and Education  (SAU:4291) 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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National Co for Learning and Education Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Co for Learning and Education'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.

National Co for Learning and Education Altman Z2-Score Chart

National Co for Learning and Education Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Jul25
Altman Z2-Score
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National Co for Learning and Education Quarterly Data
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SAU:4291 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, National Co for Learning and Education'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.


National Co for Learning and Education Altman Z2-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, National Co for Learning and Education's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Co for Learning and Education's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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National Co for Learning and Education 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.

National Co for Learning and Education'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*-0.0049+3.26*0.2285+6.72*0.1378+1.05*1.1714
=2.87

* 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 Apr. 2026:
Total Assets was ﷼1,707.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ﷼231.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ﷼239.9 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ﷼390.2 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 68.723 + 66.923 + 36.324 + 37.411 = ﷼209.4 Mil.
Interest Expense was -7.408 + -6.533 + -6.009 + -5.904 = ﷼-25.9 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ﷼786.4 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
=(231.62 - 239.927)/1707.559
=-0.0049

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=390.204/1707.559
=0.2285

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(209.381 - -25.854)/1707.559
=0.1378

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(921.19 - 0)/786.369
=1.1714

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

National Co for Learning and Education has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.87 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 2.87 mean?
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 3.38. Over the past decade, National Co for Learning and Education's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 1.73 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #131 out of 252 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's Altman Z2-Score too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.87 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 7.69. The Education industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.06. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 2.87 is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #131 out of 252 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's Altman Z2-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, National Co for Learning and Education ranks #131 out of 252 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places National Co for Learning and Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.06. National Co for Learning and Education's value of 2.87 is 6.2% below this benchmark. Historically, National Co for Learning and Education's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 1.73 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 3.06, National Co for Learning and Education has consistently been below 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 an Education company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Education companies is 3.06, based on 252 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. National Co for Learning and Education's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.87 is 6.2% below 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 National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Co for Learning and Education's current Altman Z2-Score is 2.87, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼197.15, compared to a current price of ﷼128.60 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 2.87, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 6.2% below the Education industry median of 3.06. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current Altman Z2-Score is 2.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼128.60 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼197.15. GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 2.87 (15% below median its 10-year median of 3.38)
  • GF Value™: ﷼197.15 vs. price of ﷼128.60 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.2% below the Education median (#131 of 252)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Co for Learning and Education Business Description

Address Prince Muqrin Bin Abdul Aziz Street, P.O. Box 41980, Al Nozha Neighborhood, Al Rayyan District, Riyadh, SAU, 11531
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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