Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) Altman Z-Score: 11.46 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 118% Above Median

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BOM:509597 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Ltd BOM:509597
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What is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Altman Z-Score?

Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co BOM:509597 +0.56% 80 Altman Z-Score is 11.46 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 5.26. GuruFocus rates BOM:509597 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,557.09 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Conglomerates companies, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks better than 94.91% 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 11.21 is strong.

Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co has a Altman Z-Score of 11.46, 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:509597' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.23   Med: 5.26   Max: 17.88
Current: 11.21

During the past 13 years, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 17.88. The lowest was 2.23. And the median was 5.26.


Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co  (BOM:509597) 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.


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Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co'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.

Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
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Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co 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 8.79 9.60 11.03 10.45 8.98

BOM:509597 vs HON, MMM: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co'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.


Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Altman Z-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co 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.

Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co'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*0.0915+1.4*0+3.3*0.1002+0.6*18.0302+1.0*0.1968
=11.46

* 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 ₹539.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹64.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹14.8 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ₹0.0 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 17.455 + 18.85 + 7.325 + 10.432 = ₹54.1 Mil.
Interest Expense was 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = ₹0.0 Mil.
Revenue was 33.6 + 29.292 + 23.818 + 19.432 = ₹106.1 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ₹583.3 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ₹32.3 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
=(64.182 - 14.812)/539.454
=0.0915

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=0/539.454
=0

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(54.062 - 0)/539.454
=0.1002

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=583.260/32.349
=18.0302

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=106.142/539.454
=0.1968

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co has a Altman Z-Score of 11.46 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 11.46 mean?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) has a Altman Z-Score of 11.46 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 5.26. Over the past decade, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.23 to 17.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #28 out of 550 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Altman Z-Score of 11.46 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 5.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 17.88. The Conglomerates industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.07. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's value of 11.46 is 453.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #28 out of 550 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Altman Z-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #28 out of 550 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.07. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's value of 11.46 is 453.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.23 to 17.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.26 vs. the industry median of 2.07, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Conglomerates companies is 2.07, based on 550 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. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Altman Z-Score of 11.46 is 453.6% 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Altman Z-Score is 11.46, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 5.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,557.09, compared to a current price of ₹858.40 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 11.46, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 5.26 and 453.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.07. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597), the current Altman Z-Score is 11.46 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹858.40 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,557.09. GuruFocus considers Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:509597:

  • Altman Z-Score: 11.46 (118% above median its 10-year median of 5.26)
  • GF Value™: ₹1,557.09 vs. price of ₹858.40 (44.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 453.6% above the Conglomerates median (#28 of 550)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Business Description

Address 87 Veer Nariman Road, Gate No. 10, 1st Floor, Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400020
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of industrial chemicals. The company operates in three segments, including Industrial Chemicals, Investments, and Leasing Activities. The company manufactures chemicals for metalworking, electrical, engineering, and other related industries. Its products include heat treatment products, fluid power products, die-casting lubricants, cutting coolants, drawing compounds, rolling and coating oils, rust preventives, hot forging lubricants, cleaners, and industrial lubricants. The company generates key revenue from the Investment segment.
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