AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Altman Z2-Score: 3.39 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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XKLS:5021 AYS Ventures Bhd XKLS:5021
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Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.27
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is AYS Ventures Bhd Altman Z2-Score?

AYS Ventures Bhd XKLS:5021 31 Altman Z2-Score is 3.39 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.90. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5021 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.27 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 625 Steel companies, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks worse than 51.52% 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:

AYS Ventures Bhd has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.39, 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 AYS Ventures Bhd's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5021' s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.68   Med: 3.9   Max: 5.76
Current: 3.39

During the past 13 years, AYS Ventures Bhd's highest Altman Z2-Score was 5.76. The lowest was 2.68. And the median was 3.90.


AYS Ventures Bhd  (XKLS:5021) 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.


AYS Ventures Bhd Altman Z2-Score Related Terms


AYS Ventures Bhd Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AYS Ventures 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.

AYS Ventures Bhd Altman Z2-Score Chart

AYS Ventures Bhd 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 4.29 4.13 4.04 3.38 3.39

AYS Ventures Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 3.38 3.69 3.62 3.54 3.39

XKLS:5021 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Altman Z2-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, AYS Ventures 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.


AYS Ventures Bhd Altman Z2-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, AYS Ventures Bhd's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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AYS Ventures 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.

AYS Ventures 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*0.2237+3.26*0.3244+6.72*0.015+1.05*0.7269
=3.39

* 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 RM1,098 Mil.
Total Current Assets was RM839 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was RM594 Mil.
Retained Earnings was RM356 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 6.339 + 2.207 + -10.122 + 1.319 = RM-0 Mil.
Interest Expense was -3.896 + -3.91 + -4.067 + -4.863 = RM-17 Mil.
Total Liabilities was RM632 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
=(839.238 - 593.627)/1098.124
=0.2237

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=356.26/1098.124
=0.3244

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-0.257 - -16.736)/1098.124
=0.015

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(459.409 - 0)/631.989
=0.7269

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

AYS Ventures Bhd has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.39 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z2-Score →
What does a Altman Z2-Score of 3.39 mean?
AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.39 as of Jul. 20, 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.90. Over the past decade, AYS Ventures Bhd's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.68 to 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #322 out of 625 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd's Altman Z2-Score too high?
AYS Ventures Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score of 3.39 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.68 to a high of 5.76. The Steel industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.45. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 3.39 is 1.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #322 out of 625 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AYS Ventures Bhd has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AYS Ventures Bhd's Altman Z2-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, AYS Ventures Bhd ranks #322 out of 625 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places AYS Ventures Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 3.45. AYS Ventures Bhd's value of 3.39 is 1.7% below this benchmark. Historically, AYS Ventures Bhd's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 2.68 to 5.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.90 vs. the industry median of 3.45, AYS Ventures Bhd has consistently been below 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 Steel company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Steel companies is 3.45, based on 625 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. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score of 3.39 is 1.7% below 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 AYS Ventures Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 3.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AYS Ventures Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score is 3.39, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AYS Ventures Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 3.39, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.90 and 1.7% below the Steel industry median of 3.45. AYS Ventures Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 8 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021), the current Altman Z2-Score is 3.39 as of Jul. 20, 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 AYS Ventures Bhd (XKLS:5021) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AYS Ventures Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27. GuruFocus considers AYS Ventures Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5021:

  • Altman Z2-Score: 3.39 (13% below median its 10-year median of 3.90)
  • GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.22 (20.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.7% below the Steel median (#322 of 625)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5021 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


AYS Ventures Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Haji Abdul Manan, Lot 6488, Klang, SGR, MYS, 42100
AYS Ventures Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is principally involved in the trading and manufacturing of steel, construction, and related products. The group's operating business segments are Trading and services, Manufacturing, and Others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Trading and services segment, which is engaged in trading and marketing of steel products and all types of construction materials, warehousing, and storage services. The Manufacturing segment is involved in the manufacturing and trading of purlin, structural steel components, and other steel products. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Malaysia, followed by Singapore, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation countries, and other countries.
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