Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) Altman Z-Score: 5.68 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 72% Below Median

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What is Proteomics International Laboratories Altman Z-Score?

Proteomics International Laboratories ASX:PIQ +5.41% 31 Altman Z-Score is 5.68 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 20.53. GuruFocus rates ASX:PIQ with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 928 Biotechnology companies, Proteomics International Laboratories ranks better than 70.15% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 5.68 is strong.

Proteomics International Laboratories has a Altman Z-Score of 5.68, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z-Score is strong.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Proteomics International Laboratories's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:PIQ' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.09   Med: 20.53   Max: 56.89
Current: 5.68

During the past 11 years, Proteomics International Laboratories's highest Altman Z-Score was 56.89. The lowest was 2.09. And the median was 20.53.


Proteomics International Laboratories  (ASX:PIQ) Altman Z-Score Explanation

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, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Proteomics International Laboratories Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Proteomics International Laboratories's Altman Z-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.

Proteomics International Laboratories Altman Z-Score Chart

Proteomics International Laboratories Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Altman Z-Score
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Proteomics International Laboratories Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:PIQ vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Proteomics International Laboratories's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-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.


Proteomics International Laboratories Altman Z-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Proteomics International Laboratories's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Proteomics International Laboratories's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Proteomics International Laboratories Altman Z-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.

Proteomics International Laboratories's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.8173+1.4*-2.5562+3.3*-0.5488+0.6*16.7023+1.0*0.0649
=5.68

* 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 Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025:
Total Assets was A$14.78 Mil.
Total Current Assets was A$13.52 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was A$1.44 Mil.
Retained Earnings was A$-37.79 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was A$-8.15 Mil.
Interest Expense was A$-0.04 Mil.
Revenue was A$0.96 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was A$30.30 Mil.
Total Liabilities was A$1.81 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
=(13.521 - 1.44)/14.782
=0.8173

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-37.786/14.782
=-2.5562

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-8.154 - -0.042)/14.782
=-0.5488

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=30.298/1.814
=16.7023

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=0.96/14.782
=0.0649

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

Proteomics International Laboratories has a Altman Z-Score of 5.68 indicating it is in Safe Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 5.68 mean?
Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) has a Altman Z-Score of 5.68 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Proteomics International Laboratories and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 20.53. Over the past decade, Proteomics International Laboratories' Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.09 to 56.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Proteomics International Laboratories ranks #277 out of 928 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Proteomics International Laboratories' Altman Z-Score too high?
Proteomics International Laboratories' current Altman Z-Score of 5.68 is 72% below median its 10-year median of 20.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.09 to a high of 56.89. The Biotechnology industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.69. Proteomics International Laboratories' value of 5.68 is 111.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Proteomics International Laboratories ranks #277 out of 928 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Proteomics International Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proteomics International Laboratories' Altman Z-Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Proteomics International Laboratories ranks #277 out of 928 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Proteomics International Laboratories in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.69. Proteomics International Laboratories' value of 5.68 is 111.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Proteomics International Laboratories' own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.09 to 56.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.53 vs. the industry median of 2.69, Proteomics International Laboratories 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 Z-Score for a Biotechnology company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Biotechnology companies is 2.69, based on 928 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Proteomics International Laboratories's current Altman Z-Score of 5.68 is 111.2% 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 Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Proteomics International Laboratories and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Proteomics International Laboratories's current Altman Z-Score is 5.68, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 20.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proteomics International Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.48, compared to a current price of A$0.20 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 5.68, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 20.53 and 111.2% above the Biotechnology industry median of 2.69. Proteomics International Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ), the current Altman Z-Score is 5.68 as of Jul. 14, 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 Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Proteomics International Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.20 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.48. GuruFocus considers Proteomics International Laboratories to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PIQ:

  • Altman Z-Score: 5.68 (72% below median its 10-year median of 20.53)
  • GF Value™: A$0.48 vs. price of A$0.20 (59.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 31/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 111.2% above the Biotechnology median (#277 of 928)

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


Proteomics International Laboratories Business Description

Address 6 Verdun Street, QEII Medical Centre, QQ Block, Nedlands, Perth, WA, AUS, 6009
Proteomics International Laboratories Ltd is a biological research and drug discovery company. It is a pioneering medical technology company operating at the forefront of predictive diagnostics and precision medicine. The Company specialises in proteomics-the industrial-scale study of the structure and function of proteins. Its pipeline includes Promarker, Pipeline PromarkerD, PromarkerEndo, PromarkerEso, and OxiDx.
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