Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) Altman Z-Score: 1.96 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 14% Below Median

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What is Schaltbau Holding AG Altman Z-Score?

Schaltbau Holding AG HAM:SLT 46 Altman Z-Score is 1.96 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates HAM:SLT with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Transportation companies, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks worse than 57.09% 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 1.96 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.

Schaltbau Holding AG has a Altman Z-Score of 1.96, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Schaltbau Holding AG 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 Schaltbau Holding AG's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:SLT' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34   Med: 2.28   Max: 2.41
Current: 1.96

During the past 13 years, Schaltbau Holding AG's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.41. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 2.28.


Schaltbau Holding AG  (HAM:SLT) 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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Schaltbau Holding AG Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Schaltbau 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.

Schaltbau Holding AG Altman Z-Score Chart

Schaltbau Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Altman Z-Score
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Schaltbau Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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 2.37 2.28 0.00 0.00 0.00

HAM:SLT vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Schaltbau 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.


Schaltbau Holding AG Altman Z-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Schaltbau Holding AG's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Schaltbau 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.

Schaltbau 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*0.0344+1.4*0.0639+3.3*-0.0444+0.6*1.7628+1.0*0.9132
=1.96

* 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. 2024:
Total Assets was €519.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €235.9 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €218.1 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €33.2 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was €-35.6 Mil.
Interest Expense was €-12.6 Mil.
Revenue was €474.1 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was €698.4 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €396.2 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
=(235.943 - 218.079)/519.175
=0.0344

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=33.19/519.175
=0.0639

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-35.619 - -12.568)/519.175
=-0.0444

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=698.435/396.199
=1.7628

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=474.123/519.175
=0.9132

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Schaltbau Holding AG has a Altman Z-Score of 1.96 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 1.96 mean?
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.96 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.28. Over the past decade, Schaltbau Holding AG's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.34 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #568 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG's Altman Z-Score too high?
Schaltbau Holding AG's current Altman Z-Score of 1.96 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 2.41. The Transportation industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.26. Schaltbau Holding AG's value of 1.96 is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #568 out of 995 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Schaltbau Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schaltbau Holding AG's Altman Z-Score compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #568 out of 995 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Schaltbau Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.26. Schaltbau Holding AG's value of 1.96 is 13.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Schaltbau Holding AG's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.34 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.28 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Schaltbau 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 a Transportation company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Transportation companies is 2.26, based on 995 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. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Altman Z-Score of 1.96 is 13.3% 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 Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Altman Z-Score is 1.96, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a current Altman Z-Score of 1.96. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.96, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 13.3% below the Transportation industry median of 2.26. Schaltbau Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.96 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.

Schaltbau Holding AG Business Description

Address Hollerithstrasse 5, Munich, DEU, 81829
Schaltbau Holding AG is engaged in the business of supplying transport system solutions. The company operates its business through multiples segments such as Mobile Transportation Technology, Stationary Transportation Technology, and Components. The Mobile Transportation Technology segment which derives majority revenue primarily supply door and boarding systems for buses, trains, and commercial vehicles as well as interior fittings for rolling stock. The company operates its business in the international markets spread across China/Hong Kong, North America, European nations and generates the majority of its revenues from Germany.
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