KIOCLNSE:KIOCL +1.03%59 Altman Z-Score is 23.60 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 16.40. GuruFocus rates NSE:KIOCL with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹170.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 608 Steel companies, KIOCL ranks better than 97.37% 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.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 23.6 is strong.
KIOCL has a Altman Z-Score of 23.60, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z-Score is strong.
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 KIOCL's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KIOCL'
s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58 Med: 16.4 Max: 28.62
Current: 23.6
During the past 13 years, KIOCL's highest Altman Z-Score was 28.62. The lowest was 2.58. And the median was 16.40.
KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL) 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.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.
KIOCL Altman Z-Score Related Terms
KIOCL Altman Z-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KIOCL'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.
NSE:KIOCL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Altman Z-Score Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, KIOCL'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.
KIOCL Altman Z-Score vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, KIOCL's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KIOCL's Altman Z-Score falls into.
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.
KIOCL's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:
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1.2
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X1
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1.4
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X2
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3.3
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X3
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0.6
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X4
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1.0
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1.2
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0.3518
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3.3
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0.0113
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38.1375
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0.2608
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23.60
* 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.
KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL) has a Altman Z-Score of 23.60 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on KIOCL and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 16.40. Over the past decade, KIOCL's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.58 to 28.62. According to the industry distribution chart, KIOCL ranks #16 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is KIOCL's Altman Z-Score too high?
KIOCL's current Altman Z-Score of 23.60 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 16.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 28.62. The Steel industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.45. KIOCL's value of 23.60 is 865.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KIOCL ranks #16 out of 608 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KIOCL has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KIOCL's Altman Z-Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, KIOCL ranks #16 out of 608 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places KIOCL in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.45. KIOCL's value of 23.60 is 865.2% above this benchmark. Historically, KIOCL's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.58 to 28.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.40 vs. the industry median of 2.45, KIOCL 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 Steel company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Steel companies is 2.45, based on 608 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. KIOCL's current Altman Z-Score of 23.60 is 865.2% 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 KIOCL and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KIOCL's current Altman Z-Score is 23.60, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 16.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KIOCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹170.54, compared to a current price of ₹380.95 — trading 123.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 23.60, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 16.40 and 865.2% above the Steel industry median of 2.45. KIOCL's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL), the current Altman Z-Score is 23.60 as of Jul. 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 KIOCL (NSE:KIOCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KIOCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹380.95 is trading 123.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹170.54.
GuruFocus considers KIOCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KIOCL:
Altman Z-Score: 23.60 (44% above median its 10-year median of 16.40)
GF Value™: ₹170.54 vs. price of ₹380.95 (123.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 865.2% above the Steel median (#16 of 608)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KIOCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KIOCL Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and export of iron oxide pellets. It operates a pellet plant in Mangalore with a large production capacity, producing high-grade iron ore pellets used in steelmaking. KIOCL generates majority of its revenue from the production and sale of iron ore pellets and fines, with exports to various international markets. The company integrates mining and processing operations to maintain quality and cost efficiency, and is known for its sustainable mining practices. Its operations are majorly based in Karnataka, India, with emphasis on increasing production capacity and expanding market reach globally. It mainly operates through two business segments namely Pellet Production and Pig Iron Manufacturing.
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