Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co (SHSE:688429) Altman Z2-Score: -0.37 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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SHSE:688429 Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Ltd SHSE:688429
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What is Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Altman Z2-Score?

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co SHSE:688429 +3.30% 60 Altman Z2-Score is -0.37 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688429 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥19.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,017 Industrial Products companies, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co ranks worse than 89.66% 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.

Warning Sign:

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co has a Altman Z2-Score of -0.37, 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 Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688429' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.68   Med: 2.6   Max: 7.27
Current: -0.37

During the past 7 years, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's highest Altman Z2-Score was 7.27. The lowest was -0.68. And the median was 2.60.


Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co  (SHSE:688429) 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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Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co'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.

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Altman Z2-Score Chart

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Annual Data
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Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.60 4.60 5.85 -0.25 -0.07

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Quarterly Data
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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 -0.54 -0.68 -0.28 -0.07 -0.37

SHSE:688429 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co'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.


Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Altman Z2-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co 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.

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co'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*0.0055+3.26*-0.1015+6.72*-0.0742+1.05*0.4003
=-0.37

* 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 Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was ¥4,515 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥1,505 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥1,480 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ¥-458 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -132.118 + -89.098 + -94.569 + -106.866 = ¥-423 Mil.
Interest Expense was -18.322 + -32.405 + -18.372 + -18.593 = ¥-88 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ¥3,221 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
=(1504.747 - 1480.139)/4514.543
=0.0055

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-458.253/4514.543
=-0.1015

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-422.651 - -87.692)/4514.543
=-0.0742

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(1289.404 - 0)/3221.355
=0.4003

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co has a Altman Z2-Score of -0.37 indicating it is in Distress Zones.

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What does a Altman Z2-Score of -0.37 mean?
Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co (SHSE:688429) has a Altman Z2-Score of -0.37 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 Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co ranks #2705 out of 3017 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's current Altman Z2-Score is -0.37. Based on the distribution chart, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co ranks #2705 out of 3017 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's Altman Z2-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co ranks #2705 out of 3017 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 4.28. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Industrial Products companies is 4.28, based on 3,017 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. 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 Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 4.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's current Altman Z2-Score is -0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co (SHSE:688429) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥19.93, compared to a current price of ¥9.07 — trading 54.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is -0.37. Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co (SHSE:688429), the current Altman Z2-Score is -0.37 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 Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co (SHSE:688429) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥9.07 is trading 54.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥19.93. GuruFocus considers Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688429:

  • Altman Z2-Score: -0.37
  • GF Value™: ¥19.93 vs. price of ¥9.07 (54.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688429 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Business Description

Address No. 8 Wutandu Road, Licheng Town, Jiangsu, Liyang, CHN, 213300
Changzhou Shichuang Energy Co Ltd is engaged in Research and development, production and sales of photovoltaic wet process auxiliary products, photovoltaic equipment and photovoltaic cells. The company's auxiliary products include texturing auxiliary products, polishing auxiliary products, cleaning auxiliary products, etc., which are mainly used for texturing, etching and polishing, cleaning and other links in the production of photovoltaic cells.
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