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Japan Pure Chemical CoTSE:4973 -1.80%70 Altman Z2-Score is 9.66 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 10.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4973 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,583.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,589 Chemicals companies, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks better than 85.27% 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 Pure Chemical Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 9.66, 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 Pure Chemical Co's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4973'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.71 Med: 10.29 Max: 11.65
Current: 9.66
During the past 13 years, Japan Pure Chemical Co's highest Altman Z2-Score was 11.65. The lowest was 8.71. And the median was 10.29.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) 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.
Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Altman Z2-Score Related Terms
Japan Pure Chemical Co Altman Z2-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Pure Chemical 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.
TSE:4973 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Japan Pure Chemical 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 Pure Chemical Co Altman Z2-Score vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical Co's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
Japan Pure Chemical 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.
* 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a Altman Z2-Score of 9.66 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.29. Over the past decade, Japan Pure Chemical Co's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 8.71 to 11.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #234 out of 1589 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's Altman Z2-Score too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 9.66 is near median its 10-year median of 10.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.71 to a high of 11.65. The Chemicals industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 9.66 is 144.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #234 out of 1589 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's Altman Z2-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #234 out of 1589 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places Japan Pure Chemical Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 9.66 is 144.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pure Chemical Co's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 8.71 to 11.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.29 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Japan Pure Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Chemicals companies is 3.95, based on 1,589 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 Pure Chemical Co's current Altman Z2-Score of 9.66 is 144.6% 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 Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Altman Z2-Score is 9.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.49, compared to a current price of 円4,910.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 9.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.29 and 144.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.95. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current Altman Z2-Score is 9.66 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,910.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.49.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
Altman Z2-Score: 9.66 (near median its 10-year median of 10.29)
GF Value™: 円4,583.49 vs. price of 円4,910.00 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.6% above the Chemicals median (#234 of 1589)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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