Zenlabs Ethica (BOM:530697) Altman Z-Score: 1.90 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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BOM:530697 Zenlabs Ethica Ltd BOM:530697
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What is Zenlabs Ethica Altman Z-Score?

Zenlabs Ethica BOM:530697 +4.97% 60 Altman Z-Score is 1.90 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.63. GuruFocus rates BOM:530697 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹29.26 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Medical Distribution companies, Zenlabs Ethica ranks worse than 67.52% 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 1.9 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.

Zenlabs Ethica has a Altman Z-Score of 1.90, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Zenlabs Ethica 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 Zenlabs Ethica's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:530697' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67   Med: 2.63   Max: 3.71
Current: 1.9

During the past 13 years, Zenlabs Ethica's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.71. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 2.63.


Zenlabs Ethica  (BOM:530697) 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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Zenlabs Ethica Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zenlabs Ethica'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.

Zenlabs Ethica Altman Z-Score Chart

Zenlabs Ethica 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 2.71 2.75 2.49 2.19 1.67

Zenlabs Ethica 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 2.19 2.18 2.04 1.73 1.67

BOM:530697 vs MCK, CAH, COR: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Zenlabs Ethica'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.


Zenlabs Ethica Altman Z-Score vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Zenlabs Ethica's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Zenlabs Ethica 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.

Zenlabs Ethica'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*0.2145+1.4*0+3.3*-0.027+0.6*0.7907+1.0*1.2611
=1.90

* 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 ₹372.1 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹351.0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹271.2 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ₹0.0 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 0.789 + -20.146 + 0.781 + 0.445 = ₹-18.1 Mil.
Interest Expense was -1.829 + -2.288 + -1.909 + -2.076 = ₹-8.1 Mil.
Revenue was 105.841 + 124.278 + 124.334 + 114.772 = ₹469.2 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ₹226.9 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ₹286.9 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
=(350.962 - 271.168)/372.064
=0.2145

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=0/372.064
=0

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-18.131 - -8.102)/372.064
=-0.027

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=226.874/286.921
=0.7907

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=469.225/372.064
=1.2611

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Zenlabs Ethica has a Altman Z-Score of 1.90 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 1.90 mean?
Zenlabs Ethica (BOM:530697) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.90 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Zenlabs Ethica and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.63. Over the past decade, Zenlabs Ethica's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.67 to 3.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Zenlabs Ethica ranks #79 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Zenlabs Ethica's Altman Z-Score too high?
Zenlabs Ethica's current Altman Z-Score of 1.90 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 3.71. The Medical Distribution industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. Zenlabs Ethica's value of 1.90 is 26.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zenlabs Ethica ranks #79 out of 117 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zenlabs Ethica has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenlabs Ethica's Altman Z-Score compare to MCK and CAH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Zenlabs Ethica ranks #79 out of 117 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Zenlabs Ethica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. Zenlabs Ethica's value of 1.90 is 26.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Zenlabs Ethica's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.67 to 3.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Zenlabs Ethica 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 Z-Score for a Medical Distribution company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Medical Distribution companies is 2.57, based on 117 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. Zenlabs Ethica's current Altman Z-Score of 1.90 is 26.1% 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 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 Zenlabs Ethica and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zenlabs Ethica's current Altman Z-Score is 1.90, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenlabs Ethica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenlabs Ethica (BOM:530697) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹29.26, compared to a current price of ₹34.85 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.90, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 26.1% below the Medical Distribution industry median of 2.57. Zenlabs Ethica's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Zenlabs Ethica (BOM:530697), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.90 as of Jul. 13, 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 Zenlabs Ethica (BOM:530697) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenlabs Ethica stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹34.85 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹29.26. GuruFocus considers Zenlabs Ethica to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:530697:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.90 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.63)
  • GF Value™: ₹29.26 vs. price of ₹34.85 (19.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.1% below the Medical Distribution median (#79 of 117)

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Zenlabs Ethica Business Description

Address Plot No.194-195, 3rd Floor, Industrial Area, Phase-II, Ram Darbar, Chandigarh, IND, 160002
Zenlabs Ethica Ltd is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the trading of pharmaceutical formulations. It manufactures and markets drugs which include Gastrointestinal disorders, anti-diabetics, anti-hypertensive drugs, anti-infective, soaps, and anti-Bacterial drugs, nutraceuticals, and others. In addition, The company offers more than 600 products across therapeutic segments.
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