Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Altman Z-Score: 4.93 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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SHSE:601231 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd SHSE:601231
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What is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Altman Z-Score?

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co SHSE:601231 +2.70% 76 Altman Z-Score is 4.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 3.93. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601231 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥15.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,464 Hardware companies, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks better than 64.98% 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 5.08 is strong.

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a Altman Z-Score of 4.93, 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:601231' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.26   Med: 3.93   Max: 6.08
Current: 5.08

During the past 13 years, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 6.08. The lowest was 3.26. And the median was 3.93.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co  (SHSE:601231) 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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Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
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Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 3.71 3.46 3.70 4.65 5.30

SHSE:601231 vs APH, GLW: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Altman Z-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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*0.3799+1.4*0.3355+3.3*0.0625+0.6*3.9195+1.0*1.4512
=4.93

* 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 ¥40,585 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥32,018 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥16,599 Mil.
Retained Earnings was ¥13,616 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 487.009 + 685.065 + 720.947 + 342.444 = ¥2,235 Mil.
Interest Expense was -35.881 + -95.66 + -87.434 + -82.027 = ¥-301 Mil.
Revenue was 13349.409 + 15553.88 + 16427.474 + 13565.067 = ¥58,896 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was ¥68,204 Mil.
Total Liabilities was ¥17,401 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
=(32018.189 - 16599.049)/40584.587
=0.3799

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=13616.286/40584.587
=0.3355

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(2235.465 - -301.002)/40584.587
=0.0625

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=68204.114/17401.354
=3.9195

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=58895.83/40584.587
=1.4512

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a Altman Z-Score of 4.93 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 4.93 mean?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) has a Altman Z-Score of 4.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 3.93. Over the past decade, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.26 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #863 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Altman Z-Score of 4.93 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.26 to a high of 6.08. The Hardware industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.60. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 4.93 is 37.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #863 out of 2464 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's Altman Z-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #863 out of 2464 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.60. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 4.93 is 37.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.26 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.93 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 3.60, based on 2,464 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. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Altman Z-Score of 4.93 is 37.1% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Altman Z-Score is 4.93, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 3.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.15, compared to a current price of ¥28.55 — trading 88.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 4.93, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 3.93 and 37.1% above the Hardware industry median of 3.60. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231), the current Altman Z-Score is 4.93 as of Jul. 14, 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥28.55 is trading 88.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.15. GuruFocus considers Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:601231:

  • Altman Z-Score: 4.93 (25% above median its 10-year median of 3.93)
  • GF Value™: ¥15.15 vs. price of ¥28.55 (88.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.1% above the Hardware median (#863 of 2464)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Business Description

Address No. 169, Shengxia Road, 5th Floor, Building B, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd provides electronics manufacturing service industry, and its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, cloud storage, industrial, automotive electronics, and medical industries. The Company's service products, business layout, and operations are characterized by modularization, diversification, and globalization. The company's sales service network spans North America, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, and has manufacturing sites in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Mexico.
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