Hope (TSE:6195) Altman Z-Score: 3.77 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:6195 Hope Inc TSE:6195
55 GF Score
Price 円211.00
GF Value 円325.63
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hope Altman Z-Score?

Hope TSE:6195 -3.65% 55 Altman Z-Score is 3.77 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates TSE:6195 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円325.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Media - Diversified companies, Hope ranks better than 75.25% 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 3.77 is strong.

Hope has a Altman Z-Score of 3.77, 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 Hope's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6195' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33   Med: 3.63   Max: 10.34
Current: 3.77

During the past 11 years, Hope's highest Altman Z-Score was 10.34. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 3.63.


Hope  (TSE:6195) 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.


Hope Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Hope Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hope'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.

Hope Altman Z-Score Chart

Hope Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.33 10.34 4.58 4.90 3.75

Hope Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 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 4.58 4.29 4.90 0.00 3.75

TSE:6195 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Hope'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.


Hope Altman Z-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hope's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hope 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.

Hope'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*0.3354+1.4*0.3378+3.3*0.128+0.6*1.8101+1.0*1.3841
=3.77

* 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2,624 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,166 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,286 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円886 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 円330 Mil.
Interest Expense was 円-6 Mil.
Revenue was 円3,632 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円2,853 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円1,576 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
=(2165.81 - 1285.836)/2623.713
=0.3354

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=886.296/2623.713
=0.3378

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(330.129 - -5.782)/2623.713
=0.128

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=2853.027/1576.197
=1.8101

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=3631.573/2623.713
=1.3841

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Hope has a Altman Z-Score of 3.77 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 3.77 mean?
Hope (TSE:6195) has a Altman Z-Score of 3.77 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Hope and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.63. Over the past decade, Hope's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.33 to 10.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #249 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Hope's Altman Z-Score too high?
Hope's current Altman Z-Score of 3.77 is near median its 10-year median of 3.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 10.34. The Media - Diversified industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.00. Hope's value of 3.77 is 88.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hope ranks #249 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hope has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hope's Altman Z-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hope ranks #249 out of 1006 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Hope in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.00. Hope's value of 3.77 is 88.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hope's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.33 to 10.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Hope 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Media - Diversified companies is 2.00, based on 1,006 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. Hope's current Altman Z-Score of 3.77 is 88.5% 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 Hope and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hope's current Altman Z-Score is 3.77, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hope stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope (TSE:6195) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円325.63, compared to a current price of 円211.00 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 3.77, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 88.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.00. Hope's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Hope (TSE:6195), the current Altman Z-Score is 3.77 as of Jul. 21, 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 Hope (TSE:6195) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hope stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円211.00 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円325.63. GuruFocus considers Hope to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6195:

  • Altman Z-Score: 3.77 (near median its 10-year median of 3.63)
  • GF Value™: 円325.63 vs. price of 円211.00 (35.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.5% above the Media - Diversified median (#249 of 1006)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6195 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hope Business Description

Address 1-14-5 Yakuin, 7th Floor, MG Yakuin Building, Fukuoka, JPN, 810-0022
Hope Inc provides services specialized for local governments to secure financial resources and reduce expenses. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Advertising Business, Jichitai Works Business, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Advertising business, which involves purchasing advertising space on various media such as websites, newsletters, tax notices, etc., owned by local governments through bidding and selling it to private companies (smart resource services), collaborating with local governments to publish information booklets for residents (smart creation services), and offering financial resources consulting to local governments.
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