NAPRF (Naspers) Altman Z-Score: 2.80 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 37% Below Median


NAPRF Naspers Ltd NAPRF
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What is Naspers Altman Z-Score?

Naspers NAPRF -1.44% 79 Altman Z-Score is 2.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 4.41. GuruFocus rates NAPRF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,118 Retail - Cyclical companies, Naspers ranks worse than 50.54% 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 2.7 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.

Naspers has a Altman Z-Score of 2.80, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Naspers 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 Naspers's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

NAPRF' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.67   Med: 4.41   Max: 8.87
Current: 2.7

During the past 13 years, Naspers's highest Altman Z-Score was 8.87. The lowest was 2.67. And the median was 4.41.


Naspers  (OTCPK:NAPRF) 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.


Naspers Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Naspers Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Naspers'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.

Naspers Altman Z-Score Chart

Naspers Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Altman Z-Score
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Naspers Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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NAPRF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Naspers'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.


Naspers Altman Z-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Naspers's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Naspers 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.

Naspers'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*0.2185+1.4*0.593+3.3*0.1795+0.6*1.6935+1.0*0.098
=2.80

* 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. 2025:
Total Assets was $73,268 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $22,458 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $6,448 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $43,450 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was $12,564 Mil.
Interest Expense was $-586 Mil.
Revenue was $7,181 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was $37,354 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $22,057 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
=(22458 - 6448)/73268
=0.2185

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=43450/73268
=0.593

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(12564 - -586)/73268
=0.1795

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=37353.837/22057
=1.6935

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=7181/73268
=0.098

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Naspers has a Altman Z-Score of 2.80 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 2.80 mean?
Naspers (NAPRF) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.80 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Naspers and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 4.41. Over the past decade, Naspers' Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.67 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #565 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Naspers' Altman Z-Score too high?
Naspers' current Altman Z-Score of 2.80 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.67 to a high of 8.87. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.73. Naspers' value of 2.80 is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naspers ranks #565 out of 1118 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Naspers has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naspers' Altman Z-Score compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #565 out of 1118 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Naspers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.73. Naspers' value of 2.80 is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Naspers' own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.67 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.41 vs. the industry median of 2.73, Naspers 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.73, based on 1,118 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. Naspers's current Altman Z-Score of 2.80 is 2.6% 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 Naspers and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naspers's current Altman Z-Score is 2.80, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 4.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naspers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers (NAPRF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.68, compared to a current price of $52.01 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.80, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 4.41 and 2.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.73. Naspers' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Naspers (NAPRF), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.80 as of Jun. 25, 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 Naspers (NAPRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $52.01 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.68. GuruFocus considers Naspers to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NAPRF:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.80 (37% below median its 10-year median of 4.41)
  • GF Value™: $88.68 vs. price of $52.01 (41.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#565 of 1118)

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


Naspers Business Description

Address 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Naspers Ltd is an Internet and entertainment group and technology investor in the world. Operating in more than 120 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds companies that empower people and enrich communities. It runs some of the platforms in the internet, video entertainment, and media. Naspers operates in various sectors including online classifieds, food delivery, payments, travel, education, health, and social and internet platforms. People use products and services of companies that Naspers has invested in, acquired, or built, including Azos, PharmEasy, ElasticRun, Alwans, and Vegrow among others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, and other regions.
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