Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co (TPE:8473) Altman Z2-Score: 2.16 (As of Jul. 05, 2026) — 28% Above Median


TPE:8473 Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Ltd TPE:8473
79 GF Score
Price NT$49.15
GF Value NT$41.93
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Altman Z2-Score?

Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co TPE:8473 +1.55% 79 Altman Z2-Score is 2.16 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates TPE:8473 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$41.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 245 Waste Management companies, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co ranks better than 50.61% 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.

Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.16, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.1, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

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 Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:8473' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.69   Max: 3.79
Current: 2.16

During the past 13 years, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's highest Altman Z2-Score was 3.79. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.69.


Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co  (TPE:8473) 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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Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forest Water Environmental Eng'g 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.

Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Altman Z2-Score Chart

Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 0.68 0.82 2.03 2.16

Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 2.03 2.23 2.11 2.11 2.16

TPE:8473 vs WM, RSG, WCN: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Waste Management subindustry, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g 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.


Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Altman Z2-Score vs Waste Management Industry

For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Forest Water Environmental Eng'g 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.

Forest Water Environmental Eng'g 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*0.1308+3.26*0.0257+6.72*0.0558+1.05*0.8046
=2.16

* 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 Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was NT$16,692 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,236 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$5,053 Mil.
Retained Earnings was NT$428 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 213.644 + 147.813 + 166.586 + 238.689 = NT$767 Mil.
Interest Expense was -39.926 + -41.995 + -42.813 + -39.633 = NT$-164 Mil.
Total Liabilities was NT$8,483 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
=(7235.958 - 5053.454)/16691.998
=0.1308

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=428.331/16691.998
=0.0257

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(766.732 - -164.367)/16691.998
=0.0558

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(6825.674 - 0)/8482.97
=0.8046

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.16 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 2.16 mean?
Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co (TPE:8473) has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.16 as of Jul. 05, 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 Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.68 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co ranks #121 out of 245 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.16 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 3.79. The Waste Management industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.15. Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's value of 2.16 is 0.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co ranks #121 out of 245 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's Altman Z2-Score compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co ranks #121 out of 245 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 2.15. Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's value of 2.16 is 0.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.68 to 3.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co 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 Waste Management company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Waste Management companies is 2.15, based on 245 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. Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.16 is 0.5% 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 Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's current Altman Z2-Score is 2.16, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co (TPE:8473) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$41.93, compared to a current price of NT$49.15 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 2.16, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 0.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 2.15. Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co (TPE:8473), the current Altman Z2-Score is 2.16 as of Jul. 05, 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 Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co (TPE:8473) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$49.15 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$41.93. GuruFocus considers Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:8473:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 2.16 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.69)
  • GF Value™: NT$41.93 vs. price of NT$49.15 (17.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.5% above the Waste Management median (#121 of 245)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8473 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Business Description

Address Number 99 Jilin Road, 3rd Floor, Zhongshan District, Taipei, TWN
Forest Water Environmental Eng'g Co Ltd is engaged includes engineering projects for environmental protection, sewage treatment, waste treatment and recycling, and the recycling and decomposition of compostable food waste. It also provides the construction of a water purification plant, the construction of a sewage treatment plant in the scientific industrial park, and the construction of a sewage treatment plant.
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