Jacobson Pharma (HKSE:02633) Altman Z-Score: 2.37 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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HKSE:02633 Jacobson Pharma Corp Ltd HKSE:02633
56 GF Score
Price HK$1.04
GF Value HK$0.85
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What is Jacobson Pharma Altman Z-Score?

Jacobson Pharma HKSE:02633 -0.96% 56 Altman Z-Score is 2.37 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02633 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Drug Manufacturers companies, Jacobson Pharma ranks worse than 62.85% 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 2.38 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.

Jacobson Pharma has a Altman Z-Score of 2.37, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Jacobson Pharma 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 Jacobson Pharma's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:02633' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93   Med: 1.82   Max: 2.63
Current: 2.38

During the past 13 years, Jacobson Pharma's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.63. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.82.


Jacobson Pharma  (HKSE:02633) 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.


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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Jacobson Pharma Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jacobson Pharma'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.

Jacobson Pharma Altman Z-Score Chart

Jacobson Pharma Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.31 1.43 1.99 2.63 2.56

Jacobson Pharma 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 1.99 0.00 2.63 0.00 2.56

HKSE:02633 vs ZTS: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Jacobson Pharma'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.


Jacobson Pharma Altman Z-Score vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Jacobson Pharma's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jacobson Pharma's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Jacobson Pharma 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.

Jacobson Pharma'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*0.0754+1.4*0.3271+3.3*0.1104+0.6*1.6918+1.0*0.4404
=2.37

* 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$3,564 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$986 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$717 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$1,166 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$363 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-31 Mil.
Revenue was HK$1,569 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$2,070 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$1,224 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
=(986.126 - 717.447)/3563.904
=0.0754

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=1165.589/3563.904
=0.3271

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(362.628 - -30.705)/3563.904
=0.1104

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=2070.229/1223.692
=1.6918

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=1569.463/3563.904
=0.4404

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Jacobson Pharma has a Altman Z-Score of 2.37 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 2.37 mean?
Jacobson Pharma (HKSE:02633) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.37 as of Sep. 02, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Jacobson Pharma and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Jacobson Pharma's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.93 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobson Pharma ranks #599 out of 953 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Jacobson Pharma's Altman Z-Score too high?
Jacobson Pharma's current Altman Z-Score of 2.37 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 2.63. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.32. Jacobson Pharma's value of 2.37 is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobson Pharma ranks #599 out of 953 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jacobson Pharma has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobson Pharma's Altman Z-Score compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Jacobson Pharma ranks #599 out of 953 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Jacobson Pharma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.32. Jacobson Pharma's value of 2.37 is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Jacobson Pharma's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.93 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Jacobson Pharma 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Drug Manufacturers companies is 3.32, based on 953 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. Jacobson Pharma's current Altman Z-Score of 2.37 is 28.6% 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 Jacobson Pharma and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jacobson Pharma's current Altman Z-Score is 2.37, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobson Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobson Pharma (HKSE:02633) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.85, compared to a current price of HK$1.04 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.37, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 28.6% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 3.32. Jacobson Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 2 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 Jacobson Pharma (HKSE:02633), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.37 as of Sep. 02, 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 Jacobson Pharma (HKSE:02633) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobson Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$1.04 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.85. GuruFocus considers Jacobson Pharma to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:02633:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.37 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.82)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.85 vs. price of HK$1.04 (21.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.6% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#599 of 953)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02633 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jacobson Pharma Business Description

Address 388 Kwun Tong Road, Unit 2313-18, 23rd Floor, Tower 1, Millennium City 1, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Jacobson Pharma Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. It is principally engaged in the development, production, marketing, and sale of generic drugs. The company's operating segment includes Generic drugs; Branded healthcare, Wholesale, and retail The generic drugs segment develops, manufactures, and distributes a host of off-patent medicines for various therapeutic use. It generates maximum revenue from the Generic drugs segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong and also has a presence in Mainland China, Macau, Singapore, and Other Countries.
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