Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Altman Z-Score: 2.09 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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HKSE:02157 Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd HKSE:02157
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What is Lepu Biopharma Co Altman Z-Score?

Lepu Biopharma Co HKSE:02157 -2.92% 44 Altman Z-Score is 2.09 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 1.48. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02157 with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$15.69 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Biotechnology companies, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks worse than 54.25% 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 2.02 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.

Lepu Biopharma Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.09, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Lepu Biopharma Co 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 Lepu Biopharma Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02157' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.76   Med: 1.48   Max: 2.29
Current: 2.02

During the past 7 years, Lepu Biopharma Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.29. The lowest was -0.76. And the median was 1.48.


Lepu Biopharma Co  (HKSE:02157) 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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Lepu Biopharma Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lepu Biopharma 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.

Lepu Biopharma Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Lepu Biopharma Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 1.82 1.14 -0.76 2.29

Lepu Biopharma Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 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 1.14 0.00 -0.76 0.00 2.29

HKSE:02157 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Lepu Biopharma 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.


Lepu Biopharma Co Altman Z-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Lepu Biopharma Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lepu Biopharma Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Lepu Biopharma 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.

Lepu Biopharma 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*-0.0064+1.4*-0.8079+3.3*0.0932+0.6*4.3729+1.0*0.3016
=2.09

* 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$3,424 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$1,262 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$1,284 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$-2,767 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$288 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-31 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,033 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$8,391 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$1,919 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
=(1261.918 - 1283.756)/3424.299
=-0.0064

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-2766.617/3424.299
=-0.8079

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(287.931 - -31.11)/3424.299
=0.0932

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=8390.646/1918.775
=4.3729

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=1032.773/3424.299
=0.3016

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Lepu Biopharma Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.09 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 2.09 mean?
Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.09 as of Aug. 12, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 1.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks #504 out of 929 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Lepu Biopharma Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.09 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.48. The Biotechnology industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. Lepu Biopharma Co's value of 2.09 is 18.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks #504 out of 929 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lepu Biopharma Co has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lepu Biopharma Co's Altman Z-Score compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Lepu Biopharma Co ranks #504 out of 929 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Lepu Biopharma Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. Lepu Biopharma Co's value of 2.09 is 18.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.48 vs. the industry median of 2.57, Lepu Biopharma 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Biotechnology companies is 2.57, based on 929 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. Lepu Biopharma Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.09 is 18.7% 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 Lepu Biopharma Co and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lepu Biopharma Co's current Altman Z-Score is 2.09, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lepu Biopharma Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$15.69, compared to a current price of HK$4.65 — trading 70.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.09, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 1.48 and 18.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 2.57. Lepu Biopharma Co's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.09 as of Aug. 12, 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 Lepu Biopharma Co (HKSE:02157) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepu Biopharma Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$4.65 is trading 70.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$15.69. GuruFocus considers Lepu Biopharma Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02157:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.09 (41% above median its 10-year median of 1.48)
  • GF Value™: HK$15.69 vs. price of HK$4.65 (70.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.7% below the Biotechnology median (#504 of 929)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lepu Biopharma Co Business Description

Address Lianheng Road, Block 4, No. 651, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201112
Lepu Biopharma Co Ltd is focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing drug candidates in anti-tumor targeted therapy and oncology immunotherapy. Its commercial products include Puyouheng (Pucotenlimab Injection) and Meiyouheng (Becotatug Vedotin Injection). In addition, two other products, CMG901 and MRG007, have also been licensed out through its business development activities. Additionally, the company has several clinical-stage drug candidates and clinical-stage combination therapies of candidates, which are being developed as targeted therapeutics and immunotherapeutics. The various drug candidates in its pipeline include MRG003, MRG002, MRG004A, CG0070, MRG001, and MRG006A, among others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Chinese mainland.
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