Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) Altman Z-Score: 2.56 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 14% Below Median


TPE:6591 Sun Max Tech Ltd TPE:6591
82 GF Score
Price NT$53.50
GF Value NT$63.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Sun Max Tech Altman Z-Score?

Sun Max Tech TPE:6591 +1.13% 82 Altman Z-Score is 2.56 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates TPE:6591 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$63.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,459 Hardware companies, Sun Max Tech ranks worse than 66.69% 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 2.55 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

Sun Max Tech has a Altman Z-Score of 2.56, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Sun Max Tech is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

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 Sun Max Tech's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6591' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.32   Med: 2.96   Max: 4.3
Current: 2.55

During the past 13 years, Sun Max Tech's highest Altman Z-Score was 4.30. The lowest was 2.32. And the median was 2.96.


Sun Max Tech  (TPE:6591) 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.


Sun Max Tech Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Sun Max Tech Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sun Max Tech'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.

Sun Max Tech Altman Z-Score Chart

Sun Max Tech 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 2.93 2.34 2.66 2.32 2.98

Sun Max Tech 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 2.32 2.14 2.80 3.05 2.98

TPE:6591 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Sun Max Tech'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.


Sun Max Tech Altman Z-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sun Max Tech's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun Max Tech's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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Sun Max Tech 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.

Sun Max Tech'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*0.3975+1.4*0.1804+3.3*0.0888+0.6*1.7272+1.0*0.4974
=2.56

* 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$3,524 Mil.
Total Current Assets was NT$1,917 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was NT$516 Mil.
Retained Earnings was NT$636 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 44.831 + 102.846 + 57.647 + 93.305 = NT$299 Mil.
Interest Expense was -4.371 + -3.479 + -3.146 + -3.43 = NT$-14 Mil.
Revenue was 382.32 + 445.556 + 488.886 + 436.127 = NT$1,753 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was NT$2,200 Mil.
Total Liabilities was NT$1,274 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
=(1917.133 - 516.286)/3524.362
=0.3975

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=635.823/3524.362
=0.1804

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(298.629 - -14.426)/3524.362
=0.0888

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=2200.054/1273.762
=1.7272

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=1752.889/3524.362
=0.4974

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Sun Max Tech has a Altman Z-Score of 2.56 indicating it is in Grey 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 2.56 mean?
Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.56 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Sun Max Tech and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Sun Max Tech's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.32 to 4.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Max Tech ranks #1640 out of 2459 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Sun Max Tech's Altman Z-Score too high?
Sun Max Tech's current Altman Z-Score of 2.56 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.32 to a high of 4.30. The Hardware industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.60. Sun Max Tech's value of 2.56 is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Max Tech ranks #1640 out of 2459 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sun Max Tech has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Max Tech's Altman Z-Score compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sun Max Tech ranks #1640 out of 2459 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Sun Max Tech in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.60. Sun Max Tech's value of 2.56 is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun Max Tech's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.32 to 4.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Sun Max Tech 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 Hardware company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Hardware companies is 3.60, 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. Sun Max Tech's current Altman Z-Score of 2.56 is 28.9% 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 Sun Max Tech 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. Sun Max Tech's current Altman Z-Score is 2.56, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Max Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$63.36, compared to a current price of NT$53.50 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.56, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 28.9% below the Hardware industry median of 3.60. Sun Max Tech's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.56 as of Jun. 30, 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 Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Max Tech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$53.50 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$63.36. GuruFocus considers Sun Max Tech to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6591:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.56 (14% below median its 10-year median of 2.96)
  • GF Value™: NT$63.36 vs. price of NT$53.50 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.9% below the Hardware median (#1640 of 2459)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sun Max Tech Business Description

Address Jian 1st Road, 9th Floor & 9th Floor-1, No. 166, Zhonghe District, New Taipei, TWN, 23511
Sun Max Tech Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of DC brushless cooling fans, liquid cooling pumps, and other computer-related accessories in Taiwan. Its products are mainly used for personal computers (PC), communications networks, and Industrial control. The company generates maximum revenue from a Cooling fan. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from China and also has a presence in Taiwan and other countries.
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