Aqualine (TSE:6173) Altman Z-Score: -5.64 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


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What is Aqualine Altman Z-Score?

Aqualine TSE:6173 21 Altman Z-Score is -5.64 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6173 with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of 円44.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Business Services companies, Aqualine ranks worse than 97.73% 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 -5.64 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Aqualine has a Altman Z-Score of -5.64, 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 Aqualine's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6173' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.64   Med: 2.02   Max: 8.1
Current: -5.64

During the past 12 years, Aqualine's highest Altman Z-Score was 8.10. The lowest was -5.64. And the median was 2.02.


Aqualine  (TSE:6173) 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.


Aqualine Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Aqualine Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aqualine'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.

Aqualine Altman Z-Score Chart

Aqualine Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.75 1.83 1.83 -0.18 -3.46

Aqualine Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 1.83 1.62 -0.18 -0.57 -3.46

TSE:6173 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Aqualine'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.


Aqualine Altman Z-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Aqualine's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aqualine 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.

Aqualine'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*0.225+1.4*-3.8283+3.3*-1.1434+0.6*0.2921+1.0*3.0455
=-5.64

* 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 Feb. 2026:
Total Assets was 円602 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円543 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円408 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円-2,306 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 円-703 Mil.
Interest Expense was 円-14 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,835 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円137 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円471 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
=(543.105 - 407.538)/602.461
=0.225

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-2306.373/602.461
=-3.8283

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-703.208 - -14.351)/602.461
=-1.1434

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=137.472/470.662
=0.2921

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=1834.776/602.461
=3.0455

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Aqualine has a Altman Z-Score of -5.64 indicating it is in Distress 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 -5.64 mean?
Aqualine (TSE:6173) has a Altman Z-Score of -5.64 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Aqualine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #1035 out of 1059 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 97.7%.
Is Aqualine's Altman Z-Score too high?
Aqualine's current Altman Z-Score is -5.64. Based on the distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #1035 out of 1059 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aqualine has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqualine's Altman Z-Score compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Aqualine ranks #1035 out of 1059 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Aqualine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.95. 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 Business Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Business Services companies is 2.95, based on 1,059 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. 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 Aqualine and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqualine's current Altman Z-Score is -5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqualine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine (TSE:6173) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円44.82, compared to a current price of 円13.00 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is -5.64. Aqualine's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 10 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173), the current Altman Z-Score is -5.64 as of Jul. 06, 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 Aqualine (TSE:6173) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqualine stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円13.00 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円44.82. GuruFocus considers Aqualine to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6173:

  • Altman Z-Score: -5.64
  • GF Value™: 円44.82 vs. price of 円13.00 (71% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 21/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6173 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aqualine Business Description

Address 8-8 Kami-Hatchobori, 6th Floor, 1st Uenoya Building, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, JPN, 730-0012
Aqualine Ltd is engaged in the repair of water supply products. The company operates in three reportable segments. The Water-related Service Support Business provides support to franchisees, including call center operations for emergency water-related trouble repairs and response, sales and installation of water-related products, and other repair work. The Advertising Media Business sells internet advertising in the field of emergency care. The Mineral Water Business involves the sale of mineral water and the handling of water dispensers. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Water-related Service Support Business segment.
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