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Smith Micro Software (Smith Micro Software) Altman Z2-Score : -19.80 (As of May. 15, 2024)


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What is Smith Micro Software Altman Z2-Score?

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:

Smith Micro Software has a Altman Z2-Score of -19.80, 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 Smith Micro Software's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SMSI' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.32   Med: -14.7   Max: -0.32
Current: -4.58

During the past 13 years, Smith Micro Software's highest Altman Z2-Score was -0.32. The lowest was -57.32. And the median was -14.70.


Smith Micro Software Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for Smith Micro Software'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.

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Smith Micro Software Altman Z2-Score Chart

Smith Micro Software Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.06 -2.37 -0.32 -7.26 -4.58

Smith Micro Software Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 -7.83 -7.26 -6.00 -4.58 -

Competitive Comparison of Smith Micro Software's Altman Z2-Score

For the Software - Application subindustry, Smith Micro Software'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.


Smith Micro Software's Altman Z2-Score Distribution in the Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Smith Micro Software's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smith Micro Software's Altman Z2-Score falls into.



Smith Micro Software 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.

Smith Micro Software'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*0.0914+3.26*-6.0778+6.72*-0.7979+1.05*4.5451
=-19.80

* 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. 2024:
Total Assets was $55.44 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $12.26 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $7.19 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $-336.96 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -30.968 + -6.579 + -5.119 + -5.663 = $-48.33 Mil.
Interest Expense was 0 + -0.614 + -1.443 + -2.037 = $-4.09 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $10.00 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
=(12.256 - 7.191)/55.44
=0.0914

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-336.955/55.44
=-6.0778

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-48.329 - -4.094)/55.44
=-0.7979

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(45.442 - 0)/9.998
=4.5451

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Smith Micro Software has a Altman Z2-Score of -19.80 indicating it is in Distress Zones.


Smith Micro Software  (NAS:SMSI) 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.

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Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Smith Micro Software (Smith Micro Software) Business Description

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Address
5800 Corporate Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15237
Smith Micro Software Inc is a provider of software solutions. It develops and markets wireless solutions for wireless service providers, mobile device and chipset manufacturers, and enterprise businesses. It offers multi-platform, modular solutions such as SafePath; CommSuite; and ViewSpot. The company's only reportable segment is Wireless. Its Wireless segment sells primarily to large wireless carriers, cable operators, and OEMs.
Executives
James M Kempton officer: VP, CFO and Treasurer 100 AIRSIDE DR, MOON TOWNSHIP PA 15108
Smith William W Jr director, 10 percent owner, officer: President & CEO 51 COLUMBIA, ALISOVIEJO CA 92656
Chetan Sharma director 5800 CORPORATE DR. 5TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15237
Thomas G Campbell director
Asha Keddy director 5800 CORPORATE DR., 5TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15237
Andrew Arno director C/O MERRIMAN CURHAN FORD GROUP, INC., 600 CALIFORNIA STREET, 9TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94108
Gregory J Szabo director 51 COLUMBIA, SUITE 200, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Smauel Gulko director 51 COLUMBIA, SUITE 200, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Michael K. Fox officer: Interim CFO 5800 CORPORATE DR., 5TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15237
Timothy C. Huffmyer officer: Chief Financial Officer 1000 PARK DRIVE, LAWRENCE PA 15055
Steven Yasbek officer: Chief Accounting Officer 51 COLUMBIA, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Steven Lawrence Elfman director 51 COLUMBIA, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Christopher G Lippincott other: VP - Internet & Direct Sales 51 COLUMBIA, SUITE 200, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Andrew C Schmidt officer: Chief Financial Officer 1700 CARNEGIE AVE, SUITE 100, SANTA ANA CA 92705
Daniel Rawlings officer: Chief Revenue Officer 51 COLUMBIA, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656