Bharat Gears (BOM:505688) Altman Z-Score: 2.81 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 23% Above Median

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BOM:505688 Bharat Gears Ltd BOM:505688
61 GF Score
Price ₹120.95
GF Value ₹126.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Bharat Gears Altman Z-Score?

Bharat Gears BOM:505688 -1.27% 61 Altman Z-Score is 2.81 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates BOM:505688 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹126.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Bharat Gears ranks better than 55.67% 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.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.82 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

Bharat Gears has a Altman Z-Score of 2.81, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Bharat Gears is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

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 Bharat Gears's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:505688' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37   Med: 2.28   Max: 2.85
Current: 2.82

During the past 13 years, Bharat Gears's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.85. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 2.28.


Bharat Gears  (BOM:505688) 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.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


Bharat Gears Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Bharat Gears Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bharat Gears'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.

Bharat Gears Altman Z-Score Chart

Bharat Gears Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.81 2.85 2.34 2.52 2.69

Bharat Gears Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Altman Z-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 2.52 2.62 2.42 2.55 2.69

BOM:505688 vs ORLY, AZO: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bharat Gears'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.


Bharat Gears Altman Z-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bharat Gears's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bharat Gears's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Bharat Gears 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.

Bharat Gears'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*0.123+1.4*0+3.3*0.0899+0.6*0.6889+1.0*1.9566
=2.81

* 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 Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was ₹4,008 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹2,597 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹2,104 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ₹0 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 68.366 + 34.17 + 95.611 + 22.041 = ₹220 Mil.
Interest Expense was -33.932 + -33.693 + -35.864 + -36.552 = ₹-140 Mil.
Revenue was 2102.88 + 1893.482 + 2047.407 + 1797.979 = ₹7,842 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ₹1,857 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ₹2,696 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
=(2596.987 - 2103.848)/4007.832
=0.123

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=0/4007.832
=0

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(220.188 - -140.041)/4007.832
=0.0899

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=1857.194/2695.941
=0.6889

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=7841.748/4007.832
=1.9566

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Bharat Gears has a Altman Z-Score of 2.81 indicating it is in Grey 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 2.81 mean?
Bharat Gears (BOM:505688) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.81 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Bharat Gears and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 2.28. Over the past decade, Bharat Gears' Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.37 to 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Bharat Gears ranks #582 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Bharat Gears' Altman Z-Score too high?
Bharat Gears' current Altman Z-Score of 2.81 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 2.85. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.56. Bharat Gears' value of 2.81 is 9.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bharat Gears ranks #582 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bharat Gears has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bharat Gears' Altman Z-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bharat Gears ranks #582 out of 1313 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Bharat Gears in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.56. Bharat Gears' value of 2.81 is 9.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Bharat Gears' own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.37 to 2.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.28 vs. the industry median of 2.56, Bharat Gears 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.56, based on 1,313 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. Bharat Gears's current Altman Z-Score of 2.81 is 9.8% 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 Bharat Gears and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bharat Gears's current Altman Z-Score is 2.81, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bharat Gears stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Gears (BOM:505688) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹126.70, compared to a current price of ₹120.95 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.81, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 9.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.56. Bharat Gears' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Bharat Gears (BOM:505688), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.81 as of Jul. 17, 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 Bharat Gears (BOM:505688) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bharat Gears stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹120.95 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹126.70. GuruFocus considers Bharat Gears to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:505688:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.81 (23% above median its 10-year median of 2.28)
  • GF Value™: ₹126.70 vs. price of ₹120.95 (4.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#582 of 1313)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:505688 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bharat Gears Business Description

Other Exchanges BHARATGEAR:India
Address 14th Floor, Hoechst House, Nariman Point, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400021
Bharat Gears Ltd is engaged in the automotive gears business. The company offers a wide range of gear products such as ring gears and pinions, transmission gears and shafts, differential gears, gearboxes, and heat treatment furnaces. The company caters to the commercial vehicle, agricultural machinery, construction equipment segments, and others. The company has a presence in India, and USA, Mexico, Spain, and Other countries.
61GF Score

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