Starcore International MinesSHVLF +0.01%41 Altman Z-Score is 1.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 251% above its 10-year median of 0.45. GuruFocus rates SHVLF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 790 Metals & Mining companies, Starcore International Mines ranks worse than 72.41% 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 1.8 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.
Starcore International Mines 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 Starcore International Mines's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SHVLF'
s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.95 Med: 0.45 Max: 3.72
Current: 1.8
During the past 13 years, Starcore International Mines's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.72. The lowest was -0.95. And the median was 0.45.
Starcore International Mines (OTCPK:SHVLF) 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.
* 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.
Starcore International Mines Altman Z-Score Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines Altman Z-Score vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Starcore International Mines's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starcore International Mines's Altman Z-Score falls into.
Starcore International Mines 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.
* 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.
Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.58 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Starcore International Mines and its competitors. This is 251% above median its historical median of 0.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #572 out of 790 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Starcore International Mines' Altman Z-Score too high?
Starcore International Mines' current Altman Z-Score of 1.58 is 251% above median its 10-year median of 0.45. The Metals & Mining industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.43. Starcore International Mines' value of 1.58 is 53.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #572 out of 790 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Starcore International Mines has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcore International Mines' Altman Z-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #572 out of 790 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Starcore International Mines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.43. Starcore International Mines' value of 1.58 is 53.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.45 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Starcore International Mines 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Metals & Mining companies is 3.43, based on 790 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. Starcore International Mines's current Altman Z-Score of 1.58 is 53.9% 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 Starcore International Mines and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starcore International Mines's current Altman Z-Score is 1.58, which is 251% above median its own 10-year median of 0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcore International Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 136.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.58, which is 251% above median its 10-year median of 0.45 and 53.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.43. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 4 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.58 as of Jun. 25, 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 136.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.
GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHVLF:
Altman Z-Score: 1.58 (251% above median its 10-year median of 0.45)
GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.33 (136.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#572 of 790)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starcore International Mines Ltd is in the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston, and Toiyabe among others. The majority of the organization's revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. The Company is also engaged in acquiring mining related operating assets and exploration assets in North America and West Africa directly and through corporate acquisitions.
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