Nippon Thompson Co (TSE:6480) Altman Z-Score: 3.71 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 63% Above Median

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TSE:6480 Nippon Thompson Co Ltd TSE:6480
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What is Nippon Thompson Co Altman Z-Score?

Nippon Thompson Co TSE:6480 -3.03% 69 Altman Z-Score is 3.71 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 2.27. GuruFocus rates TSE:6480 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円643.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,007 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Thompson Co ranks better than 55.94% 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.

Nippon Thompson Co has a Altman Z-Score of 3.71, 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 Nippon Thompson Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6480' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.94   Med: 2.27   Max: 3.77
Current: 3.77

During the past 13 years, Nippon Thompson Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.77. The lowest was 1.94. And the median was 2.27.


Nippon Thompson Co  (TSE:6480) 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.


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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Nippon Thompson Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nippon Thompson 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.

Nippon Thompson Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Nippon Thompson Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
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Nippon Thompson Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:6480 vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Nippon Thompson 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.


Nippon Thompson Co Altman Z-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Thompson Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nippon Thompson 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.

Nippon Thompson 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*0.4521+1.4*0.3822+3.3*0.0402+0.6*3.3219+1.0*0.5024
=3.71

* 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125,459 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円79,231 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円22,514 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円47,945 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 1359 + 1601 + 1013 + 779 = 円4,752 Mil.
Interest Expense was -70 + -75 + -76 + -73 = 円-294 Mil.
Revenue was 17385 + 15392 + 15316 + 14938 = 円63,031 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円140,437 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円42,276 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
=(79231 - 22514)/125459
=0.4521

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=47945/125459
=0.3822

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(4752 - -294)/125459
=0.0402

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=140437.364/42276
=3.3219

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=63031/125459
=0.5024

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Nippon Thompson Co has a Altman Z-Score of 3.71 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 3.71 mean?
Nippon Thompson Co (TSE:6480) has a Altman Z-Score of 3.71 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Nippon Thompson Co and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 2.27. Over the past decade, Nippon Thompson Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.94 to 3.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Thompson Co ranks #1325 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Nippon Thompson Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Nippon Thompson Co's current Altman Z-Score of 3.71 is 63% above median its 10-year median of 2.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.94 to a high of 3.77. The Industrial Products industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.32. Nippon Thompson Co's value of 3.71 is 11.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Thompson Co ranks #1325 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Thompson Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Thompson Co's Altman Z-Score compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Thompson Co ranks #1325 out of 3007 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Nippon Thompson Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.32. Nippon Thompson Co's value of 3.71 is 11.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Thompson Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.94 to 3.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.27 vs. the industry median of 3.32, Nippon Thompson 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Industrial Products companies is 3.32, based on 3,007 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. Nippon Thompson Co's current Altman Z-Score of 3.71 is 11.7% 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 Nippon Thompson Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Thompson Co's current Altman Z-Score is 3.71, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 2.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Thompson Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Thompson Co (TSE:6480) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円643.34, compared to a current price of 円2,013.00 — trading 212.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 3.71, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 2.27 and 11.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.32. Nippon Thompson Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Nippon Thompson Co (TSE:6480), the current Altman Z-Score is 3.71 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 Nippon Thompson Co (TSE:6480) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Thompson Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,013.00 is trading 212.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円643.34. GuruFocus considers Nippon Thompson Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6480:

  • Altman Z-Score: 3.71 (63% above median its 10-year median of 2.27)
  • GF Value™: 円643.34 vs. price of 円2,013.00 (212.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1325 of 3007)

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Nippon Thompson Co Business Description

Other Exchanges DO9:Germany
Address 19-19 Takanawa 2-chome Minato-ku, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 108-8586
Nippon Thompson Co Ltd is a Japanese manufacturer and seller of needle roller bearings, linear motion rolling guides, motion and mechatron series and machine components. The company has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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