Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Altman Z-Score: 1.60 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 46% Below Median

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BOM:539314 Universal Autofoundry Ltd BOM:539314
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What is Universal Autofoundry Altman Z-Score?

Universal Autofoundry BOM:539314 +2.89% 52 Altman Z-Score is 1.60 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.98. GuruFocus rates BOM:539314 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹92.08 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Universal Autofoundry ranks worse than 75.46% 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 1.58 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Universal Autofoundry has a Altman Z-Score of 1.60, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

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 Universal Autofoundry's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:539314' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.98   Max: 5.73
Current: 1.58

During the past 12 years, Universal Autofoundry's highest Altman Z-Score was 5.73. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.98.


Universal Autofoundry  (BOM:539314) 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.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


Universal Autofoundry Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Universal Autofoundry Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Autofoundry'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.

Universal Autofoundry Altman Z-Score Chart

Universal Autofoundry 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 1.53 4.06 4.34 2.74 2.00

Universal Autofoundry Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 2.42 2.17 2.21 2.00 1.59

BOM:539314 vs ORLY, AZO: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Universal Autofoundry'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.


Universal Autofoundry Altman Z-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

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

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


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Universal Autofoundry 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.

Universal Autofoundry'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*0.0693+1.4*0+3.3*-0.009+0.6*0.5861+1.0*1.1921
=1.60

* 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. 2026:
Total Assets was ₹1,828 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹746 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹619 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ₹0 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -16.652 + -21.448 + -36.349 + 10.206 = ₹-64 Mil.
Interest Expense was -12.745 + -16.475 + -12.598 + -5.936 = ₹-48 Mil.
Revenue was 544.172 + 594.394 + 491.618 + 548.642 = ₹2,179 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ₹659 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ₹1,124 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
=(745.984 - 619.308)/1827.701
=0.0693

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=0/1827.701
=0

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-64.243 - -47.754)/1827.701
=-0.009

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=659.029/1124.37
=0.5861

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=2178.826/1827.701
=1.1921

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Universal Autofoundry has a Altman Z-Score of 1.60 indicating it is in Distress 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 1.60 mean?
Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.60 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Universal Autofoundry and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.98. Over the past decade, Universal Autofoundry's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.83 to 5.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #990 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Universal Autofoundry's Altman Z-Score too high?
Universal Autofoundry's current Altman Z-Score of 1.60 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 5.73. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.56. Universal Autofoundry's value of 1.60 is 37.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #990 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Universal Autofoundry has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Autofoundry's Altman Z-Score compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Universal Autofoundry ranks #990 out of 1312 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Universal Autofoundry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.56. Universal Autofoundry's value of 1.60 is 37.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Autofoundry's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.83 to 5.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.98 vs. the industry median of 2.56, Universal Autofoundry 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.56, based on 1,312 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. Universal Autofoundry's current Altman Z-Score of 1.60 is 37.5% 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 Universal Autofoundry 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. Universal Autofoundry's current Altman Z-Score is 1.60, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Autofoundry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹92.08, compared to a current price of ₹53.00 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.60, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.98 and 37.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.56. Universal Autofoundry's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.60 as of Aug. 12, 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 Universal Autofoundry (BOM:539314) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Autofoundry stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹53.00 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹92.08. GuruFocus considers Universal Autofoundry to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BOM:539314:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.60 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.98)
  • GF Value™: ₹92.08 vs. price of ₹53.00 (42.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#990 of 1312)

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Universal Autofoundry Business Description

Address Road Number 16, B-307, V.K.I. Area, Jaipur, RJ, IND, 302013
Universal Autofoundry Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of iron castings. The company manufactures castings components in grey iron and ductile iron for the automotive sector. The company supplies castings in machined and as-cast conditions with surface treatment as per requirements. In addition, it also offers products to various industries such as commercial vehicles, tractors, passenger cars, earthmovers, and construction. The company also offers components that include Suspension Brackets, Differential Housings, Hubs, Brake Drums, Flywheels, Adjuster Nuts, Pulleys, Dampers, and more, which are widely utilized in the commercial vehicle and engineering sectors.
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