Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Altman Z2-Score: 4.97 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:1914 Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd TSE:1914
71 GF Score
Price 円698.00
GF Value 円664.04
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What is Japan Foundation Engineering Co Altman Z2-Score?

Japan Foundation Engineering Co TSE:1914 -0.14% 71 Altman Z2-Score is 4.97 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.99. GuruFocus rates TSE:1914 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円664.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,770 Construction companies, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks better than 71.02% 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:

Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.97, 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:1914' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.69   Med: 5.99   Max: 7.02
Current: 4.97

During the past 13 years, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's highest Altman Z2-Score was 7.02. The lowest was 4.69. And the median was 5.99.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co  (TSE:1914) 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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Japan Foundation Engineering Co Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Foundation Engineering 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Altman Z2-Score Chart

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.38 4.96 4.69 6.31 4.97

Japan Foundation Engineering Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 4.69 4.90 6.31 0.00 4.97

TSE:1914 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Japan Foundation Engineering 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.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co Altman Z2-Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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Japan Foundation Engineering 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.

Japan Foundation Engineering 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*0.2068+3.26*0.4105+6.72*0.0599+1.05*1.7873
=4.97

* 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 円38,549 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円17,167 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円9,195 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円15,826 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 円2,241 Mil.
Interest Expense was 円-67 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円13,830 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
=(17166.964 - 9194.64)/38548.819
=0.2068

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=15825.62/38548.819
=0.4105

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(2241.45 - -67.47)/38548.819
=0.0599

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(24718.799 - 0)/13830.02
=1.7873

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.97 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 4.97 mean?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.97 as of Jul. 17, 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.99. Over the past decade, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 4.69 to 7.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #513 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 4.97 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.69 to a high of 7.02. The Construction industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.22. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 4.97 is 54.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #513 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Foundation Engineering Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Foundation Engineering Co's Altman Z2-Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Japan Foundation Engineering Co ranks #513 out of 1770 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Japan Foundation Engineering Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.22. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's value of 4.97 is 54.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Foundation Engineering Co's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 4.69 to 7.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.99 vs. the industry median of 3.22, Japan Foundation Engineering 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 Construction company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Construction companies is 3.22, based on 1,770 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. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 4.97 is 54.3% 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's current Altman Z2-Score is 4.97, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円664.04, compared to a current price of 円698.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 4.97, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.99 and 54.3% above the Construction industry median of 3.22. Japan Foundation Engineering Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914), the current Altman Z2-Score is 4.97 as of Jul. 17, 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 Japan Foundation Engineering Co (TSE:1914) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Foundation Engineering Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円698.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円664.04. GuruFocus considers Japan Foundation Engineering Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1914:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 4.97 (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.99)
  • GF Value™: 円664.04 vs. price of 円698.00 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.3% above the Construction median (#513 of 1770)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1914 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Foundation Engineering Co Business Description

Address 6-22 Matsugae-cho, Osaka, JPN
Japan Foundation Engineering Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provisions of construction services. The company offers surface and physical exploration, hydrologic and geological and soil features surveys, in-site tests, grouting tests, hydrostatic pressure permeability tests, automatic surveillance, and analysis system for slopes and landslides and design and construction management services. Additionally, it also provides ground-reinforcing and environmental preservation works.
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