Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) Altman Z-Score: 1.58 (As of Jun. 29, 2026) — Near Median


OISE:NOVA Nova Klubburinn hf OISE:NOVA
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What is Nova Klubburinn hf Altman Z-Score?

Nova Klubburinn hf OISE:NOVA 70 Altman Z-Score is 1.58 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates OISE:NOVA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr4.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 365 Telecommunication Services companies, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks worse than 53.97% 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 1.58 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Nova Klubburinn hf has a Altman Z-Score of 1.58, 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 Nova Klubburinn hf's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

OISE:NOVA' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 1.64   Max: 1.7
Current: 1.58

During the past 7 years, Nova Klubburinn hf's highest Altman Z-Score was 1.70. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 1.64.


Nova Klubburinn hf  (OISE:NOVA) 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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Nova Klubburinn hf Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nova Klubburinn hf'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.

Nova Klubburinn hf Altman Z-Score Chart

Nova Klubburinn hf Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 1.55 1.60 1.68 1.70

Nova Klubburinn hf Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 1.68 1.71 1.78 1.88 1.70

OISE:NOVA vs TMUS, VZ, T: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Nova Klubburinn hf'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.


Nova Klubburinn hf Altman Z-Score vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Nova Klubburinn hf's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nova Klubburinn hf 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.

Nova Klubburinn hf'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*0.0069+1.4*0.1203+3.3*0.0874+0.6*0.8646+1.0*0.5938
=1.58

* 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 Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was kr23,545 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,916 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr2,754 Mil.
Retained Earnings was kr2,833 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 362.241 + 284.463 + 188.601 + 206.334 = kr1,042 Mil.
Interest Expense was -319.341 + -239.536 + -263.125 + -194.011 = kr-1,016 Mil.
Revenue was 3796.556 + 3488.912 + 3396.698 + 3299.15 = kr13,981 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was kr12,061 Mil.
Total Liabilities was kr13,949 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
=(2916.251 - 2753.562)/23544.512
=0.0069

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=2833.296/23544.512
=0.1203

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1041.639 - -1016.013)/23544.512
=0.0874

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=12060.548/13949.031
=0.8646

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=13981.316/23544.512
=0.5938

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Nova Klubburinn hf has a Altman Z-Score of 1.58 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 1.58 mean?
Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.58 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Nova Klubburinn hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Nova Klubburinn hf's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.55 to 1.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #197 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Nova Klubburinn hf's Altman Z-Score too high?
Nova Klubburinn hf's current Altman Z-Score of 1.58 is near median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 1.70. The Telecommunication Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.71. Nova Klubburinn hf's value of 1.58 is 7.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #197 out of 365 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nova Klubburinn hf has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova Klubburinn hf's Altman Z-Score compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Nova Klubburinn hf ranks #197 out of 365 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Nova Klubburinn hf in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 1.71. Nova Klubburinn hf's value of 1.58 is 7.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Nova Klubburinn hf's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.55 to 1.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Nova Klubburinn hf 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.71, based on 365 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. Nova Klubburinn hf's current Altman Z-Score of 1.58 is 7.6% 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 Nova Klubburinn hf and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova Klubburinn hf's current Altman Z-Score is 1.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova Klubburinn hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr4.68, compared to a current price of kr3.48 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 7.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.71. Nova Klubburinn hf's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.58 as of Jun. 29, 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 Nova Klubburinn hf (OISE:NOVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova Klubburinn hf stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr3.48 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr4.68. GuruFocus considers Nova Klubburinn hf to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OISE:NOVA:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.58 (near median its 10-year median of 1.64)
  • GF Value™: kr4.68 vs. price of kr3.48 (25.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 7.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#197 of 365)

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


Nova Klubburinn hf Business Description

Address Lagmuli 9, Reykjavik, ISL, 108
Nova Klubburinn hf a full-service telecommunications company operating in Iceland. Nova's customers are individuals and small and medium sized corporations. It operates through three key business areas: mobile network, Fixed network and Goods sold and Others.
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