Karula Co (TSE:2789) Altman Z2-Score: 2.05 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 77% Above Median

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TSE:2789 Karula Co Ltd TSE:2789
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What is Karula Co Altman Z2-Score?

Karula Co TSE:2789 +0.21% 51 Altman Z2-Score is 2.05 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates TSE:2789 with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of 円525.01 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Karula Co ranks better than 62.4% 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.

Karula Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.05, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Karula 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 Karula Co's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2789' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.99   Med: 1.16   Max: 2.05
Current: 2.05

During the past 13 years, Karula Co's highest Altman Z2-Score was 2.05. The lowest was -0.99. And the median was 1.16.


Karula Co  (TSE:2789) 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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Karula Co Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Karula 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.

Karula Co Altman Z2-Score Chart

Karula Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.18 0.54 1.62 1.98 2.05

Karula Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 1.62 1.58 1.98 2.22 2.05

TSE:2789 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Karula 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.


Karula Co Altman Z2-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karula Co's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Karula 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.

Karula 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*0.0671+3.26*0.1692+6.72*0.0513+1.05*0.675
=2.05

* 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 Feb. 2026:
Total Assets was 円5,429 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,675 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,311 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円919 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 円250 Mil.
Interest Expense was 円-28 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円3,241 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
=(1675.062 - 1310.92)/5429.256
=0.0671

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=918.784/5429.256
=0.1692

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(250.184 - -28.4)/5429.256
=0.0513

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(2187.943 - 0)/3241.313
=0.675

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Karula Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.05 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 2.05 mean?
Karula Co (TSE:2789) has a Altman Z2-Score of 2.05 as of Jul. 18, 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 Karula Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #135 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Karula Co's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Karula Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.05 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. The Restaurants industry median Altman Z2-Score is 1.29. Karula Co's value of 2.05 is 58.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #135 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Karula Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karula Co's Altman Z2-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Karula Co ranks #135 out of 359 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This puts Karula Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 1.29. Karula Co's value of 2.05 is 58.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Karula 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 Restaurants company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Restaurants companies is 1.29, based on 359 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. Karula Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 2.05 is 58.9% 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 Karula Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karula Co's current Altman Z2-Score is 2.05, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karula Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co (TSE:2789) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円525.01, compared to a current price of 円469.00 — trading 10.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 2.05, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 58.9% above the Restaurants industry median of 1.29. Karula Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789), the current Altman Z2-Score is 2.05 as of Jul. 18, 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 Karula Co (TSE:2789) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karula Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円469.00 is trading 10.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円525.01. GuruFocus considers Karula Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2789:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 2.05 (77% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
  • GF Value™: 円525.01 vs. price of 円469.00 (10.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.9% above the Restaurants median (#135 of 359)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2789 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Karula Co Business Description

Address 9-2-9 Tomiya Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, Narita, JPN, 981-3341
Karula Co Ltd operates a restaurant chain in Japan. The brands under the group include MARUMATSU 99 shops, kotobuki 3 shop, kabe masamune 3 shops, and soba recycle mar matsu 6 store.
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