Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) Altman Z-Score: 2.28 (As of Jul. 04, 2026) — Near Median


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What is Jersey Electricity Altman Z-Score?

Jersey Electricity LSE:JEL 71 Altman Z-Score is 2.28 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates LSE:JEL with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 496 Utilities - Regulated companies, Jersey Electricity ranks better than 76.01% 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 2.28 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.

Jersey Electricity has a Altman Z-Score of 2.28, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Jersey Electricity 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 Jersey Electricity's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:JEL' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.22   Med: 2.36   Max: 2.63
Current: 2.28

During the past 13 years, Jersey Electricity's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.63. The lowest was 2.22. And the median was 2.36.


Jersey Electricity  (LSE:JEL) 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.


Jersey Electricity Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Jersey Electricity Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jersey Electricity'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.

Jersey Electricity Altman Z-Score Chart

Jersey Electricity Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Altman Z-Score
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Jersey Electricity Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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LSE:JEL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Jersey Electricity'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.


Jersey Electricity Altman Z-Score vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Jersey Electricity's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Jersey Electricity 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.

Jersey Electricity'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*0.1234+1.4*0.6578+3.3*0.042+0.6*1.1382+1.0*0.3896
=2.28

* 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 Sep. 2025:
Total Assets was £375.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £72.3 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £26.0 Mil.
Retained Earnings was £246.9 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was £14.2 Mil.
Interest Expense was £-1.6 Mil.
Revenue was £146.2 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was £137.9 Mil.
Total Liabilities was £121.1 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
=(72.328 - 26.021)/375.288
=0.1234

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=246.851/375.288
=0.6578

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(14.19 - -1.575)/375.288
=0.042

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=137.880/121.141
=1.1382

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=146.196/375.288
=0.3896

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Jersey Electricity has a Altman Z-Score of 2.28 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 2.28 mean?
Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.28 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Jersey Electricity and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, Jersey Electricity's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.22 to 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #119 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Jersey Electricity's Altman Z-Score too high?
Jersey Electricity's current Altman Z-Score of 2.28 is near median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.22 to a high of 2.63. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.26. Jersey Electricity's value of 2.28 is 81% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #119 out of 496 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jersey Electricity has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jersey Electricity's Altman Z-Score compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Jersey Electricity ranks #119 out of 496 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Jersey Electricity in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.26. Jersey Electricity's value of 2.28 is 81% above this benchmark. Historically, Jersey Electricity's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.22 to 2.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 1.26, Jersey Electricity has consistently been above 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Utilities - Regulated companies is 1.26, based on 496 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. Jersey Electricity's current Altman Z-Score of 2.28 is 81% above 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 Jersey Electricity and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jersey Electricity's current Altman Z-Score is 2.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jersey Electricity stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.83, compared to a current price of £4.50 — trading 6.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 81% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 1.26. Jersey Electricity's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.28 as of Jul. 04, 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 Jersey Electricity (LSE:JEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jersey Electricity stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.50 is trading 6.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.83. GuruFocus considers Jersey Electricity to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:JEL:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.28 (near median its 10-year median of 2.36)
  • GF Value™: £4.83 vs. price of £4.50 (6.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#119 of 496)

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


Jersey Electricity Business Description

Address Queen's Road, P.O. Box 45, The Powerhouse, Saint Helier, JEY, JE4 8NY
Jersey Electricity PLC functions in the United Kingdom utility industry through the importation, transmission, distribution, generation, and supply of electricity. The company operates through business segments, including Energy, Building Services, retail, property, and others, with the majority of revenue generated from the Energy segment. Its businesses include Energy Division, Energy Solutions, JEBS, Jersey Energy, Jendev, and Jersey Deep Freeze, and its projects include Solar PV arrays, Smart Meter roll out, St Helier West Substation, Normandie 1, Normandie 3, and South Hill Switching Station.
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