Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) Altman Z-Score: 1.26 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSE:6558 Cookbiz Co Ltd TSE:6558
77 GF Score
Price 円697.00
GF Value 円772.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Cookbiz Co Altman Z-Score?

Cookbiz Co TSE:6558 +0.29% 77 Altman Z-Score is 1.26 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:6558 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円772.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,060 Business Services companies, Cookbiz Co ranks worse than 78.68% 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 1.27 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Cookbiz Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.26, 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 Cookbiz Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:6558' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 2.51   Max: 16.4
Current: 1.27

During the past 11 years, Cookbiz Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 16.40. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 2.51.


Cookbiz Co  (TSE:6558) 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.


Cookbiz Co Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Cookbiz Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cookbiz 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.

Cookbiz Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Cookbiz Co Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.19 2.62 2.51 2.22 1.20

Cookbiz Co Semi-Annual Data
Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25 May26
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 3.05 2.22 1.51 1.20 0.00

TSE:6558 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Cookbiz 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.


Cookbiz Co Altman Z-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Cookbiz 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.

Cookbiz 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*0.4228+1.4*-0.1312+3.3*-0.0955+0.6*0.7712+1.0*0.7907
=1.26

* 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 Nov. 2025:
Total Assets was 円3,618 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,600 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,071 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円-475 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 円-372 Mil.
Interest Expense was 円-27 Mil.
Revenue was 円2,861 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円1,943 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円2,520 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
=(2600.33 - 1070.696)/3618.086
=0.4228

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-474.827/3618.086
=-0.1312

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-372.213 - -26.565)/3618.086
=-0.0955

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=1943.227/2519.659
=0.7712

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=2860.676/3618.086
=0.7907

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Cookbiz Co has a Altman Z-Score of 1.26 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 1.26 mean?
Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.26 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Cookbiz Co and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Cookbiz Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.82 to 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #834 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Cookbiz Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Cookbiz Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.26 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 16.40. The Business Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.93. Cookbiz Co's value of 1.26 is 57% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #834 out of 1060 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cookbiz Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cookbiz Co's Altman Z-Score compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Cookbiz Co ranks #834 out of 1060 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Cookbiz Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.93. Cookbiz Co's value of 1.26 is 57% below this benchmark. Historically, Cookbiz Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 0.82 to 16.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Cookbiz 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 Business Services company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Business Services companies is 2.93, based on 1,060 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. Cookbiz Co's current Altman Z-Score of 1.26 is 57% 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 Cookbiz Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cookbiz Co's current Altman Z-Score is 1.26, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cookbiz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円772.43, compared to a current price of 円697.00 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.26, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 57% below the Business Services industry median of 2.93. Cookbiz Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.26 as of Jul. 29, 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 Cookbiz Co (TSE:6558) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cookbiz Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円697.00 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円772.43. GuruFocus considers Cookbiz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6558:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.26 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.51)
  • GF Value™: 円772.43 vs. price of 円697.00 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 57% below the Business Services median (#834 of 1060)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6558 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cookbiz Co Business Description

Address 2-7-18 Shibata, 8th Floor, Lucid Square Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0012
Cookbiz Co Ltd provides human resources services including recruiting and online recruitment advertising services specializing in the food and beverage industry.
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