PBA Holdings BhdXKLS:5041 +0.50%80 Altman Z2-Score is 4.05 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5041 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 505 Utilities - Regulated companies, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks better than 81.98% 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:
PBA Holdings Bhd has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.05, 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 PBA Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:5041'
s Altman Z2-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 2.96 Max: 4.64
Current: 4.05
During the past 13 years, PBA Holdings Bhd's highest Altman Z2-Score was 4.64. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 2.96.
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score Related Terms
PBA Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBA 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.
XKLS:5041 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Altman Z2-Score Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, PBA 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Altman Z2-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, PBA Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBA Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score falls into.
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.
PBA 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
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0.1551
+
3.26
*
0.39
+
6.72
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0.0816
+
1.05
*
1.1518
=
4.05
* 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.05 as of Jul. 01, 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, PBA Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.90 to 4.64. According to the industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #91 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score of 4.05 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 4.64. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Altman Z2-Score is 1.55. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 4.05 is 161.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #91 out of 505 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Altman Z2-Score compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, PBA Holdings Bhd ranks #91 out of 505 companies for Altman Z2-Score. This places PBA Holdings Bhd in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z2-Score is 1.55. PBA Holdings Bhd's value of 4.05 is 161.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PBA Holdings Bhd's own Altman Z2-Score has ranged from 0.90 to 4.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 1.55, PBA 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Altman Z2-Score among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.55, based on 505 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. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score of 4.05 is 161.3% 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Altman Z2-Score is 1.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Altman Z2-Score is 4.05, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.29, compared to a current price of RM2.01 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z2-Score is 4.05, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 161.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.55. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Altman Z2-Score is 4.05 as of Jul. 01, 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM2.01 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.29.
GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:
Altman Z2-Score: 4.05 (37% above median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: RM2.29 vs. price of RM2.01 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#91 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
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