Cheffelo AB (publ)OSTO:CHEF +1.86%59 Altman Z-Score is 4.09 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 326% above its 10-year median of 0.96. GuruFocus rates OSTO:CHEF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of kr32.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks better than 59.74% 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 3.89 is strong.
Cheffelo AB (publ) has a Altman Z-Score of 4.09, 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 Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:CHEF'
s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.52 Med: 0.96 Max: 3.89
Current: 3.89
During the past 9 years, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s highest Altman Z-Score was 3.89. The lowest was -0.52. And the median was 0.96.
Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) 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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) Altman Z-Score Related Terms
Cheffelo AB (publ) Altman Z-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
OSTO:CHEF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Altman Z-Score Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) Altman Z-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cheffelo AB (publ)'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.
Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:
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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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1.2
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0.0769
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-0.7534
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0.1206
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5.2572
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1.5001
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4.09
* 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.
Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) has a Altman Z-Score of 4.09 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. This is 326% above median its historical median of 0.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #124 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Altman Z-Score too high?
Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Altman Z-Score of 4.09 is 326% above median its 10-year median of 0.96. The Retail - Defensive industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.57. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 4.09 is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #124 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheffelo AB (publ) has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheffelo AB (publ)'s Altman Z-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cheffelo AB (publ) ranks #124 out of 308 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Cheffelo AB (publ) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.57. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s value of 4.09 is 14.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.96 vs. the industry median of 3.57, Cheffelo AB (publ) 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 - Defensive company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.57, based on 308 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. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Altman Z-Score of 4.09 is 14.7% 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s current Altman Z-Score is 4.09, which is 326% above median its own 10-year median of 0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheffelo AB (publ) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr32.81, compared to a current price of kr131.40 — trading 300.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 4.09, which is 326% above median its 10-year median of 0.96 and 14.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.57. Cheffelo AB (publ)'s overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF), the current Altman Z-Score is 4.09 as of Jul. 11, 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 Cheffelo AB (publ) (OSTO:CHEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheffelo AB (publ) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr131.40 is trading 300.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr32.81.
GuruFocus considers Cheffelo AB (publ) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CHEF:
Altman Z-Score: 4.09 (326% above median its 10-year median of 0.96)
GF Value™: kr32.81 vs. price of kr131.40 (300.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#124 of 308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CHEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cheffelo AB (publ) is simplifying everyday life by offering a large variety of inspiring meals delivered directly to the customers front door. The Group is a supplier of meal kits in the Nordic region and considers itself a leader in Scandinavian food tech. The Group operates in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark under the brands Linas Matkasse, Godtlevert, Adams Matkasse, and RetNemt.
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