Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) Altman Z-Score: 1.93 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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TSE:3138 Fujisan Magazine Service Co Ltd TSE:3138
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What is Fujisan Magazine Service Co Altman Z-Score?

Fujisan Magazine Service Co TSE:3138 59 Altman Z-Score is 1.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:3138 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of 円704.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks worse than 63.7% 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 2.09 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.

Fujisan Magazine Service Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Fujisan Magazine Service 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 Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3138' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.92   Med: 2.36   Max: 2.64
Current: 2.09

During the past 12 years, Fujisan Magazine Service Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.64. The lowest was 1.92. And the median was 2.36.


Fujisan Magazine Service Co  (TSE:3138) 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.


Fujisan Magazine Service Co Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Fujisan Magazine Service Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fujisan Magazine Service 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.

Fujisan Magazine Service Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Fujisan Magazine Service 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 2.50 2.45 2.32 2.10 1.92

Fujisan Magazine Service Co Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 1.98 2.17 2.05 1.92 0.00

TSE:3138 vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Fujisan Magazine Service 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.


Fujisan Magazine Service Co Altman Z-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Fujisan Magazine Service 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.

Fujisan Magazine Service 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*0.27+1.4*0.3037+3.3*0.0066+0.6*1.1128+1.0*0.4905
=1.93

* 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 Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was 円5,924 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,071 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円3,472 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円1,799 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 8.732 + 0 + 0 + 27.314 = 円36 Mil.
Interest Expense was -1.854 + 0 + 0 + -1.478 = 円-3 Mil.
Revenue was 1466.141 + 0 + 0 + 1439.625 = 円2,906 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円3,864 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円3,472 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
=(5071.411 - 3472.163)/5923.774
=0.27

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=1799.028/5923.774
=0.3037

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(36.046 - -3.332)/5923.774
=0.0066

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=3863.809/3472.166
=1.1128

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=2905.766/5923.774
=0.4905

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Fujisan Magazine Service Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93 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 1.93 mean?
Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Fujisan Magazine Service Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.36. Over the past decade, Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.92 to 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks #709 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Fujisan Magazine Service Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.93 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 2.64. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.75. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's value of 1.93 is 29.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks #709 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fujisan Magazine Service Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fujisan Magazine Service Co's Altman Z-Score compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fujisan Magazine Service Co ranks #709 out of 1113 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Fujisan Magazine Service Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.75. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's value of 1.93 is 29.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Fujisan Magazine Service Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.92 to 2.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.36 vs. the industry median of 2.75, Fujisan Magazine Service 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 - Cyclical company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.75, based on 1,113 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. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.93 is 29.8% 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 Fujisan Magazine Service Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's current Altman Z-Score is 1.93, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fujisan Magazine Service Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円704.78, compared to a current price of 円1,170.00 — trading 66% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.93, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.36 and 29.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.75. Fujisan Magazine Service Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.93 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 Fujisan Magazine Service Co (TSE:3138) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fujisan Magazine Service Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,170.00 is trading 66% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円704.78. GuruFocus considers Fujisan Magazine Service Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3138:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.93 (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.36)
  • GF Value™: 円704.78 vs. price of 円1,170.00 (66% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 29.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#709 of 1113)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3138 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fujisan Magazine Service Co Business Description

Address 16-11 Nanpeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0036
Fujisan Magazine Service Co Ltd is engaged in retailing online magazines. The company provides both print and digital magazine sales & subscription services through its website and also offers sales support, packing, and delivery services. It provides magazines related to fashion, health, sports, entertainment, and music.
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