L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366) Altman Z-Score: 3.03 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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What is L K Mehta Polymers Altman Z-Score?

L K Mehta Polymers BOM:544366 9 Altman Z-Score is 3.03 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 3.48. GuruFocus rates BOM:544366 with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Chemicals companies, L K Mehta Polymers ranks worse than 50.32% 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 3.03 is strong.

L K Mehta Polymers has a Altman Z-Score of 3.03, 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 L K Mehta Polymers's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:544366' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.03   Med: 3.48   Max: 3.83
Current: 3.03

During the past 5 years, L K Mehta Polymers's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.83. The lowest was 3.03. And the median was 3.48.


L K Mehta Polymers  (BOM:544366) 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.


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L K Mehta Polymers Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for L K Mehta Polymers'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.

L K Mehta Polymers Altman Z-Score Chart

L K Mehta Polymers Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
0.00 0.00 0.00 3.83 3.13

L K Mehta Polymers Semi-Annual Data
Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 3.83 0.00 3.13

BOM:544366 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, L K Mehta Polymers'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.


L K Mehta Polymers Altman Z-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, L K Mehta Polymers's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where L K Mehta Polymers's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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L K Mehta Polymers 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.

L K Mehta Polymers'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*0.5388+1.4*0+3.3*0.0693+0.6*1.4323+1.0*1.2982
=3.03

* 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 ₹224.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₹213.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₹92.7 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ₹0.0 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was ₹9.0 Mil.
Interest Expense was ₹-6.6 Mil.
Revenue was ₹291.9 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ₹157.4 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ₹109.9 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
=(213.864 - 92.703)/224.876
=0.5388

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=0/224.876
=0

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(9.004 - -6.581)/224.876
=0.0693

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=157.440/109.921
=1.4323

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=291.932/224.876
=1.2982

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

L K Mehta Polymers has a Altman Z-Score of 3.03 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 3.03 mean?
L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366) has a Altman Z-Score of 3.03 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on L K Mehta Polymers and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 3.48. Over the past decade, L K Mehta Polymers' Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.03 to 3.83. According to the industry distribution chart, L K Mehta Polymers ranks #786 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is L K Mehta Polymers' Altman Z-Score too high?
L K Mehta Polymers' current Altman Z-Score of 3.03 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.03 to a high of 3.83. The Chemicals industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.06. L K Mehta Polymers' value of 3.03 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L K Mehta Polymers ranks #786 out of 1562 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, L K Mehta Polymers has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L K Mehta Polymers' Altman Z-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, L K Mehta Polymers ranks #786 out of 1562 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places L K Mehta Polymers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.06. L K Mehta Polymers' value of 3.03 is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, L K Mehta Polymers' own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.03 to 3.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.48 vs. the industry median of 3.06, L K Mehta Polymers 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 Chemicals company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Chemicals companies is 3.06, based on 1,562 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. L K Mehta Polymers's current Altman Z-Score of 3.03 is 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 L K Mehta Polymers and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L K Mehta Polymers's current Altman Z-Score is 3.03, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 3.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L K Mehta Polymers stock overvalued right now?
L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366) has a current Altman Z-Score of 3.03. The current Altman Z-Score is 3.03, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 3.48 and 1% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.06. L K Mehta Polymers' overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 L K Mehta Polymers (BOM:544366), the current Altman Z-Score is 3.03 as of Jul. 21, 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.

L K Mehta Polymers Business Description

Address 1103/2, Mhow-Neemuch Road, Ratlam, MP, IND, 457001
L K Mehta Polymers Ltd is actively involved in the trading and manufacturing of a comprehensive array of plastic products, addressing the diverse needs of its discerning customers. Its product line is sold under the brand name Super Pack. The company offers a wide range of ropes and twines, including monofilament ropes, danline ropes, tape ropes, baler twines, and packaging twine (sutli). The company is also engaged in trading and reprocessing basic raw materials like polypropylene granules and polyethylene granules for its various customers.
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