Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) Altman Z-Score: 2.46 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 30% Below Median

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DSMD:ZHCD Zad Holding Co DSMD:ZHCD
85 GF Score
Price ر.ق12.86
GF Value ر.ق13.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zad Holding Co Altman Z-Score?

Zad Holding Co DSMD:ZHCD +0.08% 85 Altman Z-Score is 2.46 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates DSMD:ZHCD with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق13.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,929 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zad Holding Co ranks worse than 56.09% 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 2.54 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.

Zad Holding Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.46, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Zad Holding Co 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 Zad Holding Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

DSMD:ZHCD' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 3.49   Max: 5.48
Current: 2.54

During the past 13 years, Zad Holding Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 5.48. The lowest was 2.54. And the median was 3.49.


Zad Holding Co  (DSMD:ZHCD) 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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Zad Holding Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zad Holding 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.

Zad Holding Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Zad Holding Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.50 2.93 3.16 3.61 3.05

Zad Holding 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 3.95 3.50 3.23 3.05 2.63

DSMD:ZHCD vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zad Holding 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.


Zad Holding Co Altman Z-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zad Holding Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zad Holding Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Zad Holding 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.

Zad Holding 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*0.1376+1.4*0.1741+3.3*0.0839+0.6*2.317+1.0*0.3792
=2.46

* 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 ر.ق3,463 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ر.ق1,823 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ر.ق1,346 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ر.ق603 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 81.907 + 89.145 + 41.912 + 47.991 = ر.ق261 Mil.
Interest Expense was -10.673 + -2.553 + -8.94 + -7.557 = ر.ق-30 Mil.
Revenue was 394.062 + 277.222 + 302.955 + 339.224 = ر.ق1,313 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ر.ق3,696 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ر.ق1,595 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
=(1822.503 - 1345.834)/3463.397
=0.1376

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=602.836/3463.397
=0.1741

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(260.955 - -29.723)/3463.397
=0.0839

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=3696.200/1595.282
=2.317

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=1313.463/3463.397
=0.3792

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Zad Holding Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.46 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 2.46 mean?
Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.46 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Zad Holding Co and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 3.49. Over the past decade, Zad Holding Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.54 to 5.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #1082 out of 1929 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is Zad Holding Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Zad Holding Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.46 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 5.48. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.85. Zad Holding Co's value of 2.46 is 13.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #1082 out of 1929 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zad Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zad Holding Co's Altman Z-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zad Holding Co ranks #1082 out of 1929 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Zad Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.85. Zad Holding Co's value of 2.46 is 13.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Zad Holding Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.54 to 5.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 2.85, Zad Holding Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.85, based on 1,929 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. Zad Holding Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.46 is 13.7% 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 Zad Holding Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zad Holding Co's current Altman Z-Score is 2.46, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zad Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق13.40, compared to a current price of ر.ق12.86 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.46, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 13.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.85. Zad Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.46 as of Jul. 22, 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 Zad Holding Co (DSMD:ZHCD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zad Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ر.ق12.86 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق13.40. GuruFocus considers Zad Holding Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DSMD:ZHCD:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.46 (30% below median its 10-year median of 3.49)
  • GF Value™: ر.ق13.40 vs. price of ر.ق12.86 (4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1082 of 1929)

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


Zad Holding Co Business Description

Address Al Meena Street, P.O. Box: 1444, Doha Sea Port, Doha, QAT
Zad Holding Co is engaged in the import of wheat, the production of different kinds of flour, the manufacturing, and marketing of pasta and bakery products. The Group earns income from sales of certain types of grain and related commodities. It is also engaged in the activities of contracting for building, investing, establishing, and managing industrial projects, activities in real estate, selling and renting heavy equipment, manufacturing and supplying ready-mix concrete and asphalt, crushing services, providing transport services, and investment in financial instruments. The Group's operating segments are: Trading, manufacturing, distribution and services, which generate maximum revenue, Investment and managed services, and Contracting, real estate and others.
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