Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) Altman Z-Score: 1.94 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — Near Median


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What is Hongkong Chinese Altman Z-Score?

Hongkong Chinese FRA:HKC +2.41% 43 Altman Z-Score is 1.94 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:HKC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Real Estate companies, Hongkong Chinese ranks better than 69.07% 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 1.94 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.

Hongkong Chinese has a Altman Z-Score of 1.94, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Hongkong Chinese 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 Hongkong Chinese's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:HKC' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99   Med: 1.78   Max: 3.25
Current: 1.94

During the past 13 years, Hongkong Chinese's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.25. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.78.


Hongkong Chinese  (FRA:HKC) 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.


Hongkong Chinese Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Hongkong Chinese Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hongkong Chinese'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.

Hongkong Chinese Altman Z-Score Chart

Hongkong Chinese Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
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Hongkong Chinese Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 2.22 0.00 1.72 0.00 1.77

FRA:HKC vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Hongkong Chinese'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.


Hongkong Chinese Altman Z-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Hongkong Chinese's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hongkong Chinese 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.

Hongkong Chinese'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*0.0167+1.4*1.013+3.3*-0.0933+0.6*1.345+1.0*0.0057
=1.94

* 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 Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was €1,021.94 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €22.90 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €5.88 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €1,035.18 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was €-97.89 Mil.
Interest Expense was €-2.54 Mil.
Revenue was €5.84 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was €83.92 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €62.39 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
=(22.895 - 5.878)/1021.944
=0.0167

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=1035.184/1021.944
=1.013

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-97.886 - -2.537)/1021.944
=-0.0933

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=83.917/62.393
=1.345

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=5.838/1021.944
=0.0057

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Hongkong Chinese has a Altman Z-Score of 1.94 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 1.94 mean?
Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.94 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Hongkong Chinese and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Hongkong Chinese's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.99 to 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Hongkong Chinese ranks #536 out of 1733 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Hongkong Chinese's Altman Z-Score too high?
Hongkong Chinese's current Altman Z-Score of 1.94 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 3.25. The Real Estate industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.30. Hongkong Chinese's value of 1.94 is 49.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hongkong Chinese ranks #536 out of 1733 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hongkong Chinese has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hongkong Chinese's Altman Z-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Hongkong Chinese ranks #536 out of 1733 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Hongkong Chinese in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.30. Hongkong Chinese's value of 1.94 is 49.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Hongkong Chinese's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.99 to 3.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 1.30, Hongkong Chinese has consistently been above 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 Real Estate company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Real Estate companies is 1.30, based on 1,733 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. Hongkong Chinese's current Altman Z-Score of 1.94 is 49.2% above 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 Hongkong Chinese and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hongkong Chinese's current Altman Z-Score is 1.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hongkong Chinese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.04 — trading 112.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 49.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 1.30. Hongkong Chinese's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.94 as of Jun. 30, 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 Hongkong Chinese (FRA:HKC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hongkong Chinese stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.04 is trading 112.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02. GuruFocus considers Hongkong Chinese to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HKC:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.94 (near median its 10-year median of 1.78)
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.04 (112.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.2% above the Real Estate median (#536 of 1733)

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


Hongkong Chinese Business Description

Other Exchanges 00655:Hong Kong
Address Lippo Centre, 89 Queensway, 40th Floor, Tower Two, Hong Kong, HKG
Hongkong Chinese Ltd is an investment holding company. The company's operating segments are Property Investment, which includes investments relating to the letting and resale of properties and generates maximum revenue for the company; the Property development segment is into the development and sale of properties; the Treasury investment segment includes investments in money markets; the Securities investment segment invests in securities that are held for trading and for long-term strategic purpose; and Others. The geographical segments are Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Indonesia, and others. It derives maximum revenue from Singapore.
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