Base Co (TSE:4481) Altman Z-Score: 20.03 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 72% Above Median

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TSE:4481 Base Co Ltd TSE:4481
89 GF Score
Price 円3,135.00
GF Value 円3,755.44
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Base Co Altman Z-Score?

Base Co TSE:4481 -0.79% 89 Altman Z-Score is 20.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 11.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:4481 with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,755.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,768 Software companies, Base Co ranks better than 89.7% 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.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 11.28 is strong.

Base Co has a Altman Z-Score of 20.03, 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 Base Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4481' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85   Med: 11.63   Max: 14.47
Current: 11.28

During the past 9 years, Base Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 14.47. The lowest was 5.85. And the median was 11.63.


Base Co  (TSE:4481) 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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Base Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Base 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.

Base Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Base Co Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 11.63 13.19 14.47 11.49 11.53

Base 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 17.03 15.53 15.71 11.53 0.00

TSE:4481 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Base 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.


Base Co Altman Z-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Base Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Base 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.

Base 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*0.727+1.4*0.8257+3.3*0.259+0.6*26.9485+1.0*0.9812
=20.03

* 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16,697 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円14,253 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,114 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円13,787 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 1454.59 + 0 + 1509.951 + 1359.783 = 円4,324 Mil.
Interest Expense was -0.030000000000001 + 0 + 0 + -0.03 = 円-0 Mil.
Revenue was 5472.879 + 0 + 5458.466 + 5451.541 = 円16,383 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円57,318 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円2,127 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
=(14252.542 - 2113.962)/16696.914
=0.727

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=13787.069/16696.914
=0.8257

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(4324.324 - -0.060000000000001)/16696.914
=0.259

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=57317.957/2126.944
=26.9485

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=16382.886/16696.914
=0.9812

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Base Co has a Altman Z-Score of 20.03 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 20.03 mean?
Base Co (TSE:4481) has a Altman Z-Score of 20.03 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Base Co and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 11.63. Over the past decade, Base Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 5.85 to 14.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Base Co ranks #285 out of 2768 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Base Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Base Co's current Altman Z-Score of 20.03 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 11.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 14.47. The Software industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.16. Base Co's value of 20.03 is 533.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Base Co ranks #285 out of 2768 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Base Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Base Co's Altman Z-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Base Co ranks #285 out of 2768 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Base Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.16. Base Co's value of 20.03 is 533.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Base Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 5.85 to 14.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.63 vs. the industry median of 3.16, Base 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 Software company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Software companies is 3.16, based on 2,768 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. Base Co's current Altman Z-Score of 20.03 is 533.9% 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 Base Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Base Co's current Altman Z-Score is 20.03, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 11.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Base Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Co (TSE:4481) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,755.44, compared to a current price of 円3,135.00 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 20.03, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 11.63 and 533.9% above the Software industry median of 3.16. Base Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Base Co (TSE:4481), the current Altman Z-Score is 20.03 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 Base Co (TSE:4481) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Base Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,135.00 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,755.44. GuruFocus considers Base Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4481:

  • Altman Z-Score: 20.03 (72% above median its 10-year median of 11.63)
  • GF Value™: 円3,755.44 vs. price of 円3,135.00 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 533.9% above the Software median (#285 of 2768)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Base Co Business Description

Address 4-14-1 Sotokanda, Akihabara UDX 8th Floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 101-0021
Base Co Ltd is engaged in providing computer software development and related activities. The company's activities include System development, System operation and maintenance, SAP implementation and maintenance support, e-KYC / Online identity verification service, BPO support using ICT, among others.
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