HDVTY (Henderson Investment) Altman Z-Score: 1.17 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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What is Henderson Investment Altman Z-Score?

Henderson Investment HDVTY 45 Altman Z-Score is 1.17 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates HDVTY with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Henderson Investment ranks worse than 83.02% 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 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Henderson Investment has a Altman Z-Score of 1.17, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

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 Henderson Investment's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HDVTY' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.94   Max: 5.13
Current: 1

During the past 13 years, Henderson Investment's highest Altman Z-Score was 5.13. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.94.


Henderson Investment  (OTCPK:HDVTY) 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.


Henderson Investment Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Henderson Investment Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henderson Investment'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.

Henderson Investment Altman Z-Score Chart

Henderson Investment 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 1.92 1.48 0.85 0.75 1.06

Henderson Investment Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 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 0.85 0.00 0.75 0.00 1.06

HDVTY vs DDS: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Henderson Investment'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.


Henderson Investment Altman Z-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Henderson Investment's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Henderson Investment 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.

Henderson Investment'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*-0.1254+1.4*0.178+3.3*-0.0234+0.6*0.7349+1.0*0.7098
=1.17

* 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 $263.5 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $35.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $68.8 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $46.9 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was $-10.4 Mil.
Interest Expense was $-4.2 Mil.
Revenue was $187.0 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was $98.8 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $134.4 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
=(35.729 - 68.759)/263.469
=-0.1254

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=46.91/263.469
=0.178

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-10.41 - -4.241)/263.469
=-0.0234

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=98.795/134.433
=0.7349

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=186.999/263.469
=0.7098

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Henderson Investment has a Altman Z-Score of 1.17 indicating it is in Distress 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 1.17 mean?
Henderson Investment (HDVTY) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.17 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Henderson Investment and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.94. Over the past decade, Henderson Investment's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.75 to 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Henderson Investment ranks #924 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Henderson Investment's Altman Z-Score too high?
Henderson Investment's current Altman Z-Score of 1.17 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 5.13. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.75. Henderson Investment's value of 1.17 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henderson Investment ranks #924 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Henderson Investment has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henderson Investment's Altman Z-Score compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Henderson Investment ranks #924 out of 1113 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Henderson Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.75. Henderson Investment's value of 1.17 is 57.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Henderson Investment's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.75 to 5.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Henderson Investment 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.75, based on 1,113 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. Henderson Investment's current Altman Z-Score of 1.17 is 57.5% 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 Henderson Investment and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henderson Investment's current Altman Z-Score is 1.17, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henderson Investment stock overvalued right now?
Henderson Investment (HDVTY) has a current Altman Z-Score of 1.17. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.16 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.17, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 57.5% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.75. Henderson Investment's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Henderson Investment (HDVTY), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.17 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 Henderson Investment (HDVTY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henderson Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.16 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.

Key valuation signals for HDVTY:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.17 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.16 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.5% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#924 of 1113)

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


Henderson Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges 00097:Hong KongHI7:Germany
Address 8 Finance Street, 72-76th Floor, Two International Finance Centre, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Henderson Investment Ltd is a Hong Kong-based is an investment holding company and the principal activities of its subsidiaries during the year were investment holding, and supermarket, department store and household specialty store operation. The company operates Citistore department stores, such as specialty stores and needle and line specialty stores. The company generates revenue from the sale of goods from its departmental and specialty stores. The company generates the majority of its revenue in Hong Kong.
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