ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) Altman Z-Score: 2.69 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — Near Median


FRA:AB4 ABM Industries Inc FRA:AB4
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What is ABM Industries Altman Z-Score?

ABM Industries FRA:AB4 +0.52% 81 Altman Z-Score is 2.69 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates FRA:AB4 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €46.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, ABM Industries ranks worse than 55.85% 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 2.68 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.

ABM Industries has a Altman Z-Score of 2.69, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that ABM Industries 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 ABM Industries's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:AB4' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.5   Med: 2.84   Max: 4.1
Current: 2.68

During the past 13 years, ABM Industries's highest Altman Z-Score was 4.10. The lowest was 2.50. And the median was 2.84.


ABM Industries  (FRA:AB4) 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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ABM Industries Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ABM Industries'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.

ABM Industries Altman Z-Score Chart

ABM Industries Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Altman Z-Score
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ABM Industries Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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FRA:AB4 vs MMS, FA, CMPR: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ABM Industries'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.


ABM Industries Altman Z-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ABM Industries's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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ABM Industries 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.

ABM Industries'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*0.1138+1.4*0.2505+3.3*0.0564+0.6*0.6852+1.0*1.6041
=2.69

* 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 Apr. 2026:
Total Assets was €4,828 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,739 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €1,190 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €1,209 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 51.043 + 44.337 + 38.913 + 50.906 = €185 Mil.
Interest Expense was -24.025 + -20.424 + -20.874 + -21.682 = €-87 Mil.
Revenue was 1957.95 + 1909.219 + 1971.749 + 1905.968 = €7,745 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was €2,284 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €3,333 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
=(1739.07 - 1189.818)/4828.185
=0.1138

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=1209.312/4828.185
=0.2505

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(185.199 - -87.005)/4828.185
=0.0564

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=2283.976/3333.303
=0.6852

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=7744.886/4828.185
=1.6041

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

ABM Industries has a Altman Z-Score of 2.69 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 2.69 mean?
ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.69 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on ABM Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.84. Over the past decade, ABM Industries' Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.50 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #592 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is ABM Industries' Altman Z-Score too high?
ABM Industries' current Altman Z-Score of 2.69 is near median its 10-year median of 2.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 4.10. The Business Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.97. ABM Industries' value of 2.69 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #592 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ABM Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABM Industries' Altman Z-Score compare to MMS and FA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ABM Industries ranks #592 out of 1060 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places ABM Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.97. ABM Industries' value of 2.69 is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, ABM Industries' own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.50 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 2.97, ABM Industries 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 Business Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Business Services companies is 2.97, based on 1,060 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. ABM Industries's current Altman Z-Score of 2.69 is 9.3% 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 ABM Industries and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABM Industries's current Altman Z-Score is 2.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABM Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €46.89, compared to a current price of €38.80 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 9.3% below the Business Services industry median of 2.97. ABM Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.69 as of Jul. 07, 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 ABM Industries (FRA:AB4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ABM Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €38.80 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €46.89. GuruFocus considers ABM Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:AB4:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.69 (near median its 10-year median of 2.84)
  • GF Value™: €46.89 vs. price of €38.80 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.3% below the Business Services median (#592 of 1060)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AB4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ABM Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges ABM:USA
Address One Liberty Plaza, 7th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10006
ABM Industries Inc is a provider of integrated facility solutions. It offers its solutions through five segments: Business and Industry, Manufacturing and Distribution, Education, Aviation and Technical solutions. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the business and industry segment, which encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties and sports and entertainment venues, hospitals, as well as vehicle maintenance and other services to rental car providers. The company mainly operates in the United States of America.
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