Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group (HKSE:01116) Altman Z-Score: 1.04 (As of Aug. 23, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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HKSE:01116 Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Ltd HKSE:01116
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What is Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Altman Z-Score?

Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group HKSE:01116 +1.83% 43 Altman Z-Score is 1.04 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01116 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Steel companies, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group ranks worse than 83.77% 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 1.04 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group has a Altman Z-Score of 1.04, 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 Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01116' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.02   Med: 2.12   Max: 4.08
Current: 1.04

During the past 13 years, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's highest Altman Z-Score was 4.08. The lowest was -2.02. And the median was 2.12.


Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group  (HKSE:01116) 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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Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huiyuan Cowins Technology 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.

Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Altman Z-Score Chart

Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Annual Data
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Altman Z-Score
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Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01116 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Huiyuan Cowins Technology 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.


Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Altman Z-Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Huiyuan Cowins Technology 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.

Huiyuan Cowins Technology 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*0.2967+1.4*-0.9549+3.3*-0.0989+0.6*1.5415+1.0*1.4179
=1.04

* 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 Jun. 2025:
Total Assets was HK$585.9 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$482.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$308.8 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$-559.5 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$-63.7 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-5.8 Mil.
Revenue was HK$830.8 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$479.1 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$310.8 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
=(482.686 - 308.847)/585.933
=0.2967

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-559.503/585.933
=-0.9549

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-63.72 - -5.782)/585.933
=-0.0989

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=479.076/310.788
=1.5415

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=830.794/585.933
=1.4179

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group has a Altman Z-Score of 1.04 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 1.04 mean?
Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group (HKSE:01116) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.04 as of Aug. 23, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group ranks #511 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's Altman Z-Score too high?
Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's current Altman Z-Score of 1.04 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.12. The Steel industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.45. Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's value of 1.04 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group ranks #511 out of 610 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's Altman Z-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group ranks #511 out of 610 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.45. Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's value of 1.04 is 57.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 2.45, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group 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 Steel company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Steel companies is 2.45, based on 610 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. Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's current Altman Z-Score of 1.04 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 Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's current Altman Z-Score is 1.04, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group (HKSE:01116) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.96, compared to a current price of HK$0.22 — trading 76.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.04, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 57.5% below the Steel industry median of 2.45. Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group (HKSE:01116), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.04 as of Aug. 23, 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 Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group (HKSE:01116) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.22 is trading 76.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.96. GuruFocus considers Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01116:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.04 (51% below median its 10-year median of 2.12)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.96 vs. price of HK$0.22 (76.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57.5% below the Steel median (#511 of 610)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Business Description

Address 280 Gloucester Road, Room 2106, 21st Floor, World Trade Centre, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Huiyuan Cowins Technology Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in (i) the production and sale of steel products and provision of piped potable water solutions; and (ii) the development and application of energy storage and conservation of PCM technologies, alongside technology integration for facility farming. The company has two reportable segments: a) Steel-PRC: the production and sale of steel pipes, steel sheets and other steel products and provision of piped potable water solutions. B) Service-PRC: development and application of energy storage and conservation of PCM technologies, alongside technology integration for facility farming. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Steel segment.
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