First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) Altman Z-Score: 4.60 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — Near Median


ROCO:5439 First Hi-Tec Co Ltd ROCO:5439
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Price NT$325.50
GF Value NT$262.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is First Hi-Tec Co Altman Z-Score?

First Hi-Tec Co ROCO:5439 83 Altman Z-Score is 4.60 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5439 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$262.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,459 Hardware companies, First Hi-Tec Co ranks better than 61.77% 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 4.8 is strong.

First Hi-Tec Co has a Altman Z-Score of 4.60, 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 First Hi-Tec Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:5439' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.59   Med: 4.43   Max: 5.8
Current: 4.8

During the past 13 years, First Hi-Tec Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 5.80. The lowest was 3.59. And the median was 4.43.


First Hi-Tec Co  (ROCO:5439) 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.


First Hi-Tec Co Altman Z-Score Related Terms


First Hi-Tec Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Hi-Tec Co'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.

First Hi-Tec Co Altman Z-Score Chart

First Hi-Tec Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.33 3.59 5.80 3.88 4.53

First Hi-Tec Co 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 3.88 3.91 3.61 3.87 4.53

ROCO:5439 vs APH, GLW: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, First Hi-Tec Co'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.


First Hi-Tec Co Altman Z-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, First Hi-Tec Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Hi-Tec Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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First Hi-Tec Co 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.

First Hi-Tec Co'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*0.3284+1.4*0.1451+3.3*0.1494+0.6*4.3674+1.0*0.8867
=4.60

* 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.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was NT$10,876 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$7,821 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$4,249 Mil.
Retained Earnings was NT$1,578 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 490.515 + 663.983 + 201.382 + 221.421 = NT$1,577 Mil.
Interest Expense was -18.719 + -14.785 + -8.437 + -5.543 = NT$-47 Mil.
Revenue was 2770.472 + 3160.769 + 2288.107 + 1424.239 = NT$9,644 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was NT$30,264 Mil.
Total Liabilities was NT$6,929 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
=(7821.142 - 4249.467)/10875.57
=0.3284

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=1578.022/10875.57
=0.1451

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1577.301 - -47.484)/10875.57
=0.1494

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=30263.607/6929.372
=4.3674

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=9643.587/10875.57
=0.8867

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

First Hi-Tec Co has a Altman Z-Score of 4.60 indicating it is in Safe 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 4.60 mean?
First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) has a Altman Z-Score of 4.60 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on First Hi-Tec Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.43. Over the past decade, First Hi-Tec Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.59 to 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, First Hi-Tec Co ranks #940 out of 2459 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is First Hi-Tec Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
First Hi-Tec Co's current Altman Z-Score of 4.60 is near median its 10-year median of 4.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.59 to a high of 5.80. The Hardware industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.64. First Hi-Tec Co's value of 4.60 is 26.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Hi-Tec Co ranks #940 out of 2459 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Hi-Tec Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Hi-Tec Co's Altman Z-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, First Hi-Tec Co ranks #940 out of 2459 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts First Hi-Tec Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.64. First Hi-Tec Co's value of 4.60 is 26.4% above this benchmark. Historically, First Hi-Tec Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.59 to 5.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 3.64, First Hi-Tec Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Hardware companies is 3.64, based on 2,459 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. First Hi-Tec Co's current Altman Z-Score of 4.60 is 26.4% 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 First Hi-Tec Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Hi-Tec Co's current Altman Z-Score is 4.60, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Hi-Tec Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$262.46, compared to a current price of NT$325.50 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 4.60, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 26.4% above the Hardware industry median of 3.64. First Hi-Tec Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439), the current Altman Z-Score is 4.60 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 First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Hi-Tec Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$325.50 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$262.46. GuruFocus considers First Hi-Tec Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:5439:

  • Altman Z-Score: 4.60 (near median its 10-year median of 4.43)
  • GF Value™: NT$262.46 vs. price of NT$325.50 (24% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.4% above the Hardware median (#940 of 2459)

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First Hi-Tec Co Business Description

Address No.3, Lane 43, Xingbang Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, TWN, 330
First Hi-Tec Co Ltd main business is manufacture and sales of PCB and computer peripherals, etc. The Company is engaged in production and sales of electronic equipment and wholesale of components, etc. The group is only engaged in manufacturing and trading of PCB and computer peripherals, which belong to a single industry, the operating segments and reportable segments are single segment. The company has presence in Taiwan, Asia, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Taiwan. The company's products are Automotive, Semiconductor and others, Power Control Modules Robot, Telecom, Layer Counts, Application Type, Capability, and Roadmap.
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