HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Altman Z2-Score: 8.90 (As of Jul. 06, 2026) — Near Median


XKLS:0228 HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228
54 GF Score
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What is HPP Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score?

HPP Holdings Bhd XKLS:0228 54 Altman Z2-Score is 8.90 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 8.85. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0228 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Packaging & Containers companies, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks better than 87.24% 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:

HPP Holdings Bhd has a Altman Z2-Score of 8.90, 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 HPP Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:0228' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.76   Med: 8.85   Max: 10.65
Current: 8.9

During the past 8 years, HPP Holdings Bhd's highest Altman Z2-Score was 10.65. The lowest was 6.76. And the median was 8.85.


HPP Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:0228) 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.


HPP Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score Related Terms


HPP Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HPP Holdings Bhd'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.

HPP Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score Chart

HPP Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Altman Z2-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 8.57 9.22 10.65 8.24 8.39

HPP Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 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 8.55 8.39 9.06 9.15 8.90

XKLS:0228 vs SW, PKG, IP: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, HPP Holdings Bhd'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.


HPP Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HPP Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HPP Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score falls into.


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HPP Holdings Bhd 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.

HPP Holdings Bhd'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*0.4626+3.26*0.5075+6.72*0.0508+1.05*3.6831
=8.90

* 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 RM160.67 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM82.68 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM8.35 Mil.
Retained Earnings was RM81.53 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 0.765 + 2.385 + 2.336 + 2.005 = RM7.49 Mil.
Interest Expense was -0.179 + -0.156 + -0.162 + -0.178 = RM-0.68 Mil.
Total Liabilities was RM34.08 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
=(82.677 - 8.346)/160.665
=0.4626

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=81.532/160.665
=0.5075

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(7.491 - -0.675)/160.665
=0.0508

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(125.534 - 0)/34.084
=3.6831

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

HPP Holdings Bhd has a Altman Z2-Score of 8.90 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 8.90 mean?
HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) has a Altman Z2-Score of 8.90 as of Jul. 06, 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.85. Over the past decade, HPP Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 6.76 to 10.65. According to the industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #50 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score too high?
HPP Holdings Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score of 8.90 is near median its 10-year median of 8.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.76 to a high of 10.65. The Packaging & Containers industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.67. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 8.90 is 142.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #50 out of 392 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HPP Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPP Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, HPP Holdings Bhd ranks #50 out of 392 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places HPP Holdings Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.67. HPP Holdings Bhd's value of 8.90 is 142.5% above this benchmark. Historically, HPP Holdings Bhd's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 6.76 to 10.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.85 vs. the industry median of 3.67, HPP Holdings Bhd 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.67, based on 392 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. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score of 8.90 is 142.5% 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 HPP Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPP Holdings Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score is 8.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPP Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.29 — trading 32.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 8.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.85 and 142.5% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.67. HPP Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228), the current Altman Z2-Score is 8.90 as of Jul. 06, 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 HPP Holdings Bhd (XKLS:0228) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPP Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.29 is trading 32.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42. GuruFocus considers HPP Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0228:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 8.90 (near median its 10-year median of 8.85)
  • GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.29 (32.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 142.5% above the Packaging & Containers median (#50 of 392)

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HPP Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 37, Jalan TTC 29, Taman Teknologi Cheng, Melaka, MLA, MYS, 75250
HPP Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company principally engaged in printing, production, sales, and marketing of paper-based packaging. Its product range includes corrugated and non-corrugated packaging, paper pulp molded packaging, rigid boxes, as well as brochures, leaflets, labels, and paper bags. The company operates in multiple countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Singapore, and Taiwan. It serves markets such as consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and household products. HPP generates revenue prominently through the sale and provision of packaging solutions.
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