Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) Altman Z-Score: 3.21 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:B5H Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FRA:B5H
75 GF Score
Price €490.00
GF Value €665.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Altman Z-Score?

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG FRA:B5H +0.82% 75 Altman Z-Score is 3.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:B5H with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €665.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,007 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks worse than 51.61% 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 3.21 is strong.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a Altman Z-Score of 3.21, 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:B5H' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3   Med: 3.15   Max: 3.58
Current: 3.21

During the past 13 years, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.58. The lowest was 2.30. And the median was 3.15.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG  (FRA:B5H) 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.

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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Altman Z-Score Chart

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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 3.38 3.58 3.36 3.53 3.25

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 3.36 0.00 3.53 0.00 3.25

FRA:B5H vs GEV, ETN, PH: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Altman Z-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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.

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG'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*0.292+1.4*0.3113+3.3*0.1198+0.6*1.8898+1.0*0.8984
=3.21

* 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 €1,293 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €1,066 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €688 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €402 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was €152 Mil.
Interest Expense was €-3 Mil.
Revenue was €1,161 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was €1,692 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €895 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
=(1065.608 - 688.116)/1292.737
=0.292

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=402.493/1292.737
=0.3113

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(151.808 - -3.057)/1292.737
=0.1198

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=1692.298/895.49
=1.8898

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=1161.415/1292.737
=0.8984

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a Altman Z-Score of 3.21 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 3.21 mean?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) has a Altman Z-Score of 3.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.15. Over the past decade, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.30 to 3.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1552 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Altman Z-Score too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Altman Z-Score of 3.21 is near median its 10-year median of 3.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 3.58. The Industrial Products industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.32. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 3.21 is 3.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1552 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Altman Z-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1552 out of 3007 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.32. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 3.21 is 3.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.30 to 3.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Industrial Products companies is 3.32, based on 3,007 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Altman Z-Score of 3.21 is 3.3% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Altman Z-Score is 3.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €665.87, compared to a current price of €490.00 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 3.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 3.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.32. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H), the current Altman Z-Score is 3.21 as of Jul. 14, 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €490.00 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €665.87. GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:B5H:

  • Altman Z-Score: 3.21 (near median its 10-year median of 3.15)
  • GF Value™: €665.87 vs. price of €490.00 (26.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 3.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1552 of 3007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description

Address Franz-Burckhardt-Strasse 5, Winterthur, CHE, CH-8404
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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