AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) Altman Z-Score: 1.72 (As of Jul. 17, 2026) — 22% Below Median

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SHSE:600372 AVIC Airborne Systems Co Ltd SHSE:600372
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What is AVIC Airborne Systems Co Altman Z-Score?

AVIC Airborne Systems Co SHSE:600372 -2.58% 65 Altman Z-Score is 1.72 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600372 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥11.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 337 Aerospace & Defense companies, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks worse than 78.04% 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 1.77 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

AVIC Airborne Systems Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.72, 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 AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600372' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.55   Med: 2.21   Max: 5.04
Current: 1.77

During the past 13 years, AVIC Airborne Systems Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 5.04. The lowest was 1.55. And the median was 2.21.


AVIC Airborne Systems Co  (SHSE:600372) 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.


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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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AVIC Airborne Systems Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AVIC Airborne Systems 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.

AVIC Airborne Systems Co Altman Z-Score Chart

AVIC Airborne Systems 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 2.87 1.55 2.20 1.86 1.80

AVIC Airborne Systems Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.75 1.78 1.78 1.80 1.87

SHSE:600372 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, AVIC Airborne Systems 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.


AVIC Airborne Systems Co Altman Z-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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AVIC Airborne Systems 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.

AVIC Airborne Systems 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*0.3021+1.4*0.1444+3.3*0.0229+0.6*1.2985+1.0*0.2994
=1.72

* 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. 2026:
Total Assets was ¥80,583 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥61,708 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥37,363 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ¥11,639 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 282.821 + 193.929 + 484.741 + 593.339 = ¥1,555 Mil.
Interest Expense was -70.269 + -84.074 + -62.717 + -72.594 = ¥-290 Mil.
Revenue was 4642.133 + 7438.106 + 5593.551 + 6455.333 = ¥24,129 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ¥52,889 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ¥40,730 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
=(61708.478 - 37363.177)/80582.807
=0.3021

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=11639.219/80582.807
=0.1444

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(1554.83 - -289.654)/80582.807
=0.0229

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=52889.140/40730.114
=1.2985

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=24129.123/80582.807
=0.2994

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

AVIC Airborne Systems Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.72 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 1.72 mean?
AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.72 as of Jul. 17, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on AVIC Airborne Systems Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.55 to 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks #263 out of 337 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
AVIC Airborne Systems Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.72 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.55 to a high of 5.04. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.40. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's value of 1.72 is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks #263 out of 337 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AVIC Airborne Systems Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AVIC Airborne Systems Co's Altman Z-Score compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, AVIC Airborne Systems Co ranks #263 out of 337 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places AVIC Airborne Systems Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.40. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's value of 1.72 is 49.4% below this benchmark. Historically, AVIC Airborne Systems Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.55 to 5.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 3.40, AVIC Airborne Systems Co 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.40, based on 337 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. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.72 is 49.4% 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 AVIC Airborne Systems Co and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's current Altman Z-Score is 1.72, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AVIC Airborne Systems Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥11.22, compared to a current price of ¥10.93 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.72, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 49.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.40. AVIC Airborne Systems Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.72 as of Jul. 17, 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 AVIC Airborne Systems Co (SHSE:600372) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AVIC Airborne Systems Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥10.93 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥11.22. GuruFocus considers AVIC Airborne Systems Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600372:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.72 (22% below median its 10-year median of 2.21)
  • GF Value™: ¥11.22 vs. price of ¥10.93 (2.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 49.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#263 of 337)

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AVIC Airborne Systems Co Business Description

Address Jinghai 2nd Road, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, Building 8, Yard 29, Beijing, CHN
AVIC Airborne Systems Co Ltd Formerly China Avionics Systems Co Ltd engages in the research and development, production, sale, and services of engine auxiliary machinery systems and equipment for aviation. The company has aviation and armament equipment, military transport aircraft, helicopters, airborne systems and auto parts, general aviation, aviation research, flight testing, aviation supply chain and military trade, asset management, finance, engineering construction, automotive and other industries. The company also provides property leasing, technical, and consultancy services.
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