China Water Industry Group (HKSE:01129) Altman Z-Score: -0.84 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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HKSE:01129 China Water Industry Group Ltd HKSE:01129
33 GF Score
Price HK$0.16
GF Value HK$0.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is China Water Industry Group Altman Z-Score?

China Water Industry Group HKSE:01129 33 Altman Z-Score is -0.84 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01129 with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 498 Utilities - Regulated companies, China Water Industry Group ranks worse than 98.59% 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 -0.84 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

China Water Industry Group has a Altman Z-Score of -0.84, 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 China Water Industry Group's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01129' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84   Med: 0.53   Max: 1.45
Current: -0.84

During the past 13 years, China Water Industry Group's highest Altman Z-Score was 1.45. The lowest was -0.84. And the median was 0.53.


China Water Industry Group  (HKSE:01129) 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.


China Water Industry Group Altman Z-Score Related Terms


China Water Industry Group Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Water Industry 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 Water Industry Group Altman Z-Score Chart

China Water Industry Group 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 0.44 0.68 0.18 -0.26 -0.80

China Water Industry Group 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 0.18 0.00 -0.26 0.00 -0.80

HKSE:01129 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Industry 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 Water Industry Group Altman Z-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Industry Group's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:01129
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China Water Industry 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 Water Industry 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*-0.0371+1.4*-0.3903+3.3*-0.1282+0.6*0.0903+1.0*0.1159
=-0.84

* 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$2,016.7 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$973.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,048.0 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$-787.1 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$-306.6 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-48.0 Mil.
Revenue was HK$233.8 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$103.0 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$1,140.6 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
=(973.155 - 1048.025)/2016.706
=-0.0371

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-787.083/2016.706
=-0.3903

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-306.559 - -47.998)/2016.706
=-0.1282

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=103.048/1140.585
=0.0903

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=233.835/2016.706
=0.1159

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

China Water Industry Group has a Altman Z-Score of -0.84 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 -0.84 mean?
China Water Industry Group (HKSE:01129) has a Altman Z-Score of -0.84 as of Aug. 08, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on China Water Industry Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #491 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 98.6%.
Is China Water Industry Group's Altman Z-Score too high?
China Water Industry Group's current Altman Z-Score is -0.84. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #491 out of 498 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Water Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Industry Group's Altman Z-Score compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Industry Group ranks #491 out of 498 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places China Water Industry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.25. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.25, based on 498 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. 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 Water Industry Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Industry Group's current Altman Z-Score is -0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Industry Group (HKSE:01129) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.16 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is -0.84. China Water Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 11 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 Water Industry Group (HKSE:01129), the current Altman Z-Score is -0.84 as of Aug. 08, 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 Water Industry Group (HKSE:01129) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Industry Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.16 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11. GuruFocus considers China Water Industry Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01129:

  • Altman Z-Score: -0.84
  • GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.16 (48.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01129 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Water Industry Group Business Description

Other Exchanges HAU:Germany
Address Dashi First Road, Xili Community, Xili Street, Room 2204, 22nd Floor, Block A, Building 6, Shenzhen International Innovation Valley, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, CHN
China Water Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the water supplying and energy related business. The company operates in business segments, namely Provision of water supply, sewage treatment, and construction services segment, which generates maximum revenue is engaged in provision of water supply and sewage treatment operations and related construction services; Exploitation and sale of renewable energy segment, engaged in the sale of electricity and CNG from biogas power plants; Property investment and development segment engaged in the sale of commercial and residential units; and waste management and recycling segment focuses on services income from collection and recycling of glass bottles and collection of food waste. It derives maximum revenue from PRC.
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