Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) Altman Z-Score: -2.76 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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HKSE:08131 Novatech Intelligence Ltd HKSE:08131
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What is Novatech Intelligence Altman Z-Score?

Novatech Intelligence HKSE:08131 +0.40% 28 Altman Z-Score is -2.76 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08131 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,779 Software companies, Novatech Intelligence ranks worse than 89.71% 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 -2.76 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Novatech Intelligence has a Altman Z-Score of -2.76, 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 Novatech Intelligence's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:08131' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.27   Med: -2.41   Max: 4.61
Current: -2.76

During the past 13 years, Novatech Intelligence's highest Altman Z-Score was 4.61. The lowest was -15.27. And the median was -2.41.


Novatech Intelligence  (HKSE:08131) 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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Novatech Intelligence Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novatech Intelligence'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.

Novatech Intelligence Altman Z-Score Chart

Novatech Intelligence Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.78 -2.03 -6.23 -10.52 -5.35

Novatech Intelligence Semi-Annual Data
Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 -9.31 -10.52 0.00 -5.35 0.00

HKSE:08131 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Novatech Intelligence'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.


Novatech Intelligence Altman Z-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Novatech Intelligence's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Novatech Intelligence 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.

Novatech Intelligence'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*0.4845+1.4*-6.1505+3.3*0.1966+0.6*5.7854+1.0*1.1511
=-2.76

* 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 Nov. 2025:
Total Assets was HK$37.19 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$36.51 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$18.49 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$-228.71 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$5.67 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-1.64 Mil.
Revenue was HK$42.80 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$179.80 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$31.08 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
=(36.505 - 18.487)/37.186
=0.4845

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-228.713/37.186
=-6.1505

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(5.669 - -1.643)/37.186
=0.1966

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=179.803/31.079
=5.7854

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=42.803/37.186
=1.1511

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Novatech Intelligence has a Altman Z-Score of -2.76 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 -2.76 mean?
Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) has a Altman Z-Score of -2.76 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Novatech Intelligence and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Novatech Intelligence ranks #2493 out of 2779 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Novatech Intelligence's Altman Z-Score too high?
Novatech Intelligence's current Altman Z-Score is -2.76. Based on the distribution chart, Novatech Intelligence ranks #2493 out of 2779 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Novatech Intelligence has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novatech Intelligence's Altman Z-Score compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Novatech Intelligence ranks #2493 out of 2779 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Novatech Intelligence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.21. 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 Software company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Software companies is 3.21, based on 2,779 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 Novatech Intelligence and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novatech Intelligence's current Altman Z-Score is -2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novatech Intelligence stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.25 — trading 127.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is -2.76. Novatech Intelligence's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131), the current Altman Z-Score is -2.76 as of Aug. 26, 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 Novatech Intelligence (HKSE:08131) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novatech Intelligence stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.25 is trading 127.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11. GuruFocus considers Novatech Intelligence to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08131:

  • Altman Z-Score: -2.76
  • GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.25 (127.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08131 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novatech Intelligence Business Description

Address No. 28 Connaught Road West, Unit 12, 21st Floor, Wayson Commercial Building, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
abc Multiactive Ltd is a Hong Kong-based company principally engaged in the sales of computer software licenses; computer software license leasing and provision of related services; maintenance services; sales of computer hardware and related products; provision of fintech resources services and overseas mortgage loan consultancy services. The company's operating segments are Financial Solutions and Supporting Services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Supporting Services segment. The company mainly conducts its businesses in Hong Kong.
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