Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) Altman Z-Score: 3.94 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 19% Above Median

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TSE:7545 Nishimatsuya Chain Co Ltd TSE:7545
71 GF Score
Price 円2,019.00
GF Value 円2,328.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nishimatsuya Chain Co Altman Z-Score?

Nishimatsuya Chain Co TSE:7545 +1.41% 71 Altman Z-Score is 3.94 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 3.31. GuruFocus rates TSE:7545 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,328.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks better than 69.03% 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 3.92 is strong.

Nishimatsuya Chain Co has a Altman Z-Score of 3.94, 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7545' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.53   Med: 3.31   Max: 4.04
Current: 3.92

During the past 13 years, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 4.04. The lowest was 2.53. And the median was 3.31.


Nishimatsuya Chain Co  (TSE:7545) 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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Nishimatsuya Chain Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nishimatsuya Chain 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.

Nishimatsuya Chain Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Nishimatsuya Chain Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Altman Z-Score
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Nishimatsuya Chain Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:7545 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Nishimatsuya Chain 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.


Nishimatsuya Chain Co Altman Z-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nishimatsuya Chain 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.

Nishimatsuya Chain 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*0.3927+1.4*0.6364+3.3*0.0638+0.6*1.9283+1.0*1.2139
=3.94

* 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162,048 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円121,166 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円57,532 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円103,129 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 5453 + -488 + 3111 + 2234 = 円10,310 Mil.
Interest Expense was -5 + -5 + -11 + 0 = 円-21 Mil.
Revenue was 54554 + 45170 + 51222 + 45759 = 円196,705 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円120,588 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円62,537 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
=(121166 - 57532)/162048
=0.3927

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=103129/162048
=0.6364

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(10310 - -21)/162048
=0.0638

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=120588.444/62537
=1.9283

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=196705/162048
=1.2139

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Nishimatsuya Chain Co has a Altman Z-Score of 3.94 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 3.94 mean?
Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) has a Altman Z-Score of 3.94 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Nishimatsuya Chain Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 3.31. Over the past decade, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.53 to 4.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #345 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current Altman Z-Score of 3.94 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 3.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.53 to a high of 4.04. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.74. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's value of 3.94 is 44.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #345 out of 1114 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nishimatsuya Chain Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishimatsuya Chain Co's Altman Z-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nishimatsuya Chain Co ranks #345 out of 1114 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Nishimatsuya Chain Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.74. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's value of 3.94 is 44.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Nishimatsuya Chain Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.53 to 4.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.31 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Nishimatsuya Chain 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.74, based on 1,114 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. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current Altman Z-Score of 3.94 is 44.1% 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's current Altman Z-Score is 3.94, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 3.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,328.72, compared to a current price of 円2,019.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 3.94, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 3.31 and 44.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.74. Nishimatsuya Chain Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545), the current Altman Z-Score is 3.94 as of Jul. 18, 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 Nishimatsuya Chain Co (TSE:7545) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishimatsuya Chain Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,019.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,328.72. GuruFocus considers Nishimatsuya Chain Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7545:

  • Altman Z-Score: 3.94 (19% above median its 10-year median of 3.31)
  • GF Value™: 円2,328.72 vs. price of 円2,019.00 (13.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#345 of 1114)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7545 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nishimatsuya Chain Co Business Description

Address 266-1 Kantochosho, Hyogo Prefecture, Himeji City, JPN, 6710218
Nishimatsuya Chain Co Ltd is a Japanese retailer that sells clothing and other goods for children and babies. The company also manufactures items for its private-label brand. Apparel includes outerwear, underwear, pajamas, hats, shoes, and maternity clothing. Other products include hygiene products, toys, strollers, high chairs, and bedroom items. Nishimatsuya has nearly 1,000 stores throughout Japan, in Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Tohoku, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Hokuriku, and Chugoku. The company also has a substantial e-commerce business.
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