Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Altman Z-Score: 2.37 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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TSE:2816 Daisho Co Ltd TSE:2816
53 GF Score
Price 円1,410.00
GF Value 円1,543.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Daisho Co Altman Z-Score?

Daisho Co TSE:2816 +0.21% 53 Altman Z-Score is 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:2816 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,543.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 309 Retail - Defensive companies, Daisho Co ranks worse than 73.79% 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 2.37 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.

Daisho Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.37, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Daisho Co 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 Daisho Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2816' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37   Med: 3.06   Max: 3.26
Current: 2.37

During the past 13 years, Daisho Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.26. The lowest was 2.37. And the median was 3.06.


Daisho Co  (TSE:2816) 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.

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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Daisho Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Daisho 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.

Daisho Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Daisho Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.08 3.15 3.26 2.67 2.37

Daisho Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 3.26 2.91 2.67 0.00 2.37

TSE:2816 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Daisho 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.


Daisho Co Altman Z-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Daisho Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Daisho 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.

Daisho 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*0.0619+1.4*0.0352+3.3*0.0354+0.6*1.3148+1.0*1.3449
=2.37

* 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 円20,440 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円8,099 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,834 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円720 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 円665 Mil.
Interest Expense was 円-59 Mil.
Revenue was 円27,489 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円13,610 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円10,352 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
=(8099 - 6834)/20440
=0.0619

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=720/20440
=0.0352

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(665 - -59)/20440
=0.0354

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=13610.294/10352
=1.3148

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=27489/20440
=1.3449

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Daisho Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.37 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 2.37 mean?
Daisho Co (TSE:2816) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Daisho Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, Daisho Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.37 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #228 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Daisho Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Daisho Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.37 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 3.26. The Retail - Defensive industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.54. Daisho Co's value of 2.37 is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #228 out of 309 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daisho Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daisho Co's Altman Z-Score compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Daisho Co ranks #228 out of 309 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Daisho Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.54. Daisho Co's value of 2.37 is 33.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Daisho Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.37 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 3.54, Daisho 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.54, based on 309 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. Daisho Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.37 is 33.1% 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 Daisho Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daisho Co's current Altman Z-Score is 2.37, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daisho Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co (TSE:2816) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,543.33, compared to a current price of 円1,410.00 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.37, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 33.1% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.54. Daisho Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.37 as of Jul. 16, 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 Daisho Co (TSE:2816) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daisho Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,410.00 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,543.33. GuruFocus considers Daisho Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2816:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.37 (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.06)
  • GF Value™: 円1,543.33 vs. price of 円1,410.00 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.1% below the Retail - Defensive median (#228 of 309)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2816 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Daisho Co Business Description

Address 1-17-3, Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 130-0014
Daisho Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of dipping sauce, soup and seasoning powder ingredients. The company's products are divided into Retail products and Foodservice products. Retail products consist of green vegetable juice, meat, salt and pepper, and others, and Foodservice products comprise of Chubo-Ou Karaage mix, Yakiniku Dori Garlic and Soy, and others.
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