Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co (HKSE:00560) Altman Z-Score: 1.28 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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HKSE:00560 Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Ltd HKSE:00560
52 GF Score
Price HK$0.63
GF Value HK$0.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Altman Z-Score?

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co HKSE:00560 52 Altman Z-Score is 1.28 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00560 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Transportation companies, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co ranks worse than 74.22% 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 1.29 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.28, 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 Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00560' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.29   Med: 2.05   Max: 2.29
Current: 1.29

During the past 13 years, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.29. The lowest was 1.29. And the median was 2.05.


Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co  (HKSE:00560) 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.


Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co'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.

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co 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 1.95 2.29 2.15 1.59 1.31

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co 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 2.15 0.00 1.59 0.00 1.31

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Altman Z-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co'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.


Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Altman Z-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co 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.

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co'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*0.069+1.4*0.3953+3.3*0.0156+0.6*0.2894+1.0*0.4186
=1.28

* 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 HK$6,095 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,634 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,213 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$2,409 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$76 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-18 Mil.
Revenue was HK$2,551 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$706 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$2,441 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
=(1633.523 - 1212.75)/6095.133
=0.069

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=2409.225/6095.133
=0.3953

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(76.475 - -18.375)/6095.133
=0.0156

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=706.335/2440.747
=0.2894

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=2551.156/6095.133
=0.4186

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.28 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 1.28 mean?
Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co (HKSE:00560) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.28 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.29 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co ranks #740 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.28 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.29 to a high of 2.29. The Transportation industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.26. Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's value of 1.28 is 43.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co ranks #740 out of 997 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's Altman Z-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co ranks #740 out of 997 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.26. Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's value of 1.28 is 43.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.29 to 2.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 2.26, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co 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 997 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. Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.28 is 43.4% 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 Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co 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. Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's current Altman Z-Score is 1.28, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co (HKSE:00560) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.74, compared to a current price of HK$0.63 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.28, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 43.4% below the Transportation industry median of 2.26. Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 9 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 Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co (HKSE:00560), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.28 as of Jul. 21, 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 Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co (HKSE:00560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.63 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.74. GuruFocus considers Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00560:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.28 (38% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.74 vs. price of HK$0.63 (14.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.4% below the Transportation median (#740 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Business Description

Address 143 Connaught Road, 24th Floor, Chu Kong Shipping Tower, Central, Hong Kong, HKG
Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises (Group) Co Ltd is an investment holding company, focusing mainly on terminal navigation logistics, high-speed waterway passenger transportation, and fuel supply business. The operating segments of the group are Cargo transportation, Cargo handling and storage, Passenger transportation, Fuel supply, and Corporate and other businesses. It derives key revenue from the Cargo transportation segment, which consists of shipping agency, river trade, cargo direct shipment and transhipment, and container handling and trucking. The group's revenue is derived from operations carried out in Mainland China and Hong Kong, and also has a joint venture in Singapore and Macao.
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