China National Culture Group (HKSE:00745) Altman Z-Score: 1.97 (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

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What is China National Culture Group Altman Z-Score?

China National Culture Group HKSE:00745 30 Altman Z-Score is 1.97 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00745 with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Media - Diversified companies, China National Culture Group ranks better than 74.7% 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 1.97 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.

China National Culture Group has a Altman Z-Score of 1.97, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that China National Culture Group 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 China National Culture Group's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00745' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.96   Med: -0.11   Max: 2.93
Current: 1.97

During the past 13 years, China National Culture Group's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.93. The lowest was -62.96. And the median was -0.11.


China National Culture Group  (HKSE:00745) 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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China National Culture Group Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China National Culture Group'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.

China National Culture Group Altman Z-Score Chart

China National Culture Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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China National Culture Group 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 -62.96 0.00 -32.78 0.00 -14.66

HKSE:00745 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, China National Culture Group'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.


China National Culture Group Altman Z-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, China National Culture Group's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China National Culture Group's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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China National Culture Group 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.

China National Culture Group'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*0.5585+1.4*-13.2449+3.3*0.1255+0.6*31.5471+1.0*0.4975
=1.97

* 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 HK$100.44 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$97.70 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$41.60 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$-1,330.30 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$12.60 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$0.00 Mil.
Revenue was HK$49.97 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$1,312.45 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$41.60 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
=(97.699 - 41.603)/100.439
=0.5585

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-1330.304/100.439
=-13.2449

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(12.602 - 0)/100.439
=0.1255

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=1312.452/41.603
=31.5471

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=49.968/100.439
=0.4975

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

China National Culture Group has a Altman Z-Score of 1.97 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 1.97 mean?
China National Culture Group (HKSE:00745) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.97 as of Aug. 09, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on China National Culture Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China National Culture Group ranks #255 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 25.3%.
Is China National Culture Group's Altman Z-Score too high?
China National Culture Group's current Altman Z-Score is 1.97. The Media - Diversified industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.01. China National Culture Group's value of 1.97 is 1.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China National Culture Group ranks #255 out of 1008 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China National Culture Group has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China National Culture Group's Altman Z-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, China National Culture Group ranks #255 out of 1008 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts China National Culture Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.01. China National Culture Group's value of 1.97 is 1.7% below this benchmark. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Media - Diversified companies is 2.01, based on 1,008 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. China National Culture Group's current Altman Z-Score of 1.97 is 1.7% 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 China National Culture Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China National Culture Group's current Altman Z-Score is 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China National Culture Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Culture Group (HKSE:00745) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$5.60 — trading 4990.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.97 and 1.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.01. China National Culture Group's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 China National Culture Group (HKSE:00745), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.97 as of Aug. 09, 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 China National Culture Group (HKSE:00745) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China National Culture Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$5.60 is trading 4990.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11. GuruFocus considers China National Culture Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00745:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.97
  • GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$5.60 (4990.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 30/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#255 of 1008)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00745 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China National Culture Group Business Description

Address 95 Queensway, Unit A, 29th FLoor, United Centre, Admiralty, Hong Kong, HKG
China National Culture Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the provision of design services and advertising through mobile devices, e-commerce from the sale of products over the internet, trading and production of films, and provision of other film-related services. The group's reportable operating segments are advertising and e-commerce. Maximum revenue is generated from the e-commerce segment, which is engaged in the wholesale e-commerce business by operating an e-commerce platform that provides choices of different models of used iPhones and different types of parts to the customers. It is also focused on diversifying its product portfolio to non-electronic goods. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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