Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) Altman Z-Score: 1.71 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:7888 Sanko Gosei Ltd TSE:7888
72 GF Score
Price 円954.00
GF Value 円746.32
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What is Sanko Gosei Altman Z-Score?

Sanko Gosei TSE:7888 +4.03% 72 Altman Z-Score is 1.71 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:7888 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円746.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,016 Semiconductors companies, Sanko Gosei ranks worse than 80.02% 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 1.7 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Sanko Gosei has a Altman Z-Score of 1.71, 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 Sanko Gosei's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7888' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 2.05   Max: 2.22
Current: 1.7

During the past 13 years, Sanko Gosei's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.22. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 2.05.


Sanko Gosei  (TSE:7888) 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.


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Sanko Gosei Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sanko Gosei'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.

Sanko Gosei Altman Z-Score Chart

Sanko Gosei Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.97 2.18 2.18 1.59 0.00

Sanko Gosei Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 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 1.59 1.72 1.29 1.76 0.00

TSE:7888 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Sanko Gosei'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.


Sanko Gosei Altman Z-Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sanko Gosei's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sanko Gosei 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.

Sanko Gosei'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*0.1739+1.4*0.2443+3.3*0.0121+0.6*0.5098+1.0*0.809
=1.71

* 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 Feb. 2026:
Total Assets was 円88,363 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円46,481 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円31,114 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円21,585 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -1551 + 1236 + 0 + 982 = 円667 Mil.
Interest Expense was -136 + -170 + 0 + -93 = 円-399 Mil.
Revenue was 25030 + 24035 + 0 + 22421 = 円71,486 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円29,082 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円57,041 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
=(46481 - 31114)/88363
=0.1739

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=21585/88363
=0.2443

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(667 - -399)/88363
=0.0121

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=29081.510/57040.928
=0.5098

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=71486/88363
=0.809

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Sanko Gosei has a Altman Z-Score of 1.71 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 1.71 mean?
Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.71 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Sanko Gosei and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Sanko Gosei's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.59 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #813 out of 1016 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Sanko Gosei's Altman Z-Score too high?
Sanko Gosei's current Altman Z-Score of 1.71 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 2.22. The Semiconductors industry median Altman Z-Score is 4.92. Sanko Gosei's value of 1.71 is 65.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #813 out of 1016 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sanko Gosei has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Gosei's Altman Z-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #813 out of 1016 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Sanko Gosei in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 4.92. Sanko Gosei's value of 1.71 is 65.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Gosei's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.59 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 4.92, Sanko Gosei 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Semiconductors companies is 4.92, based on 1,016 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. Sanko Gosei's current Altman Z-Score of 1.71 is 65.2% 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 Sanko Gosei and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanko Gosei's current Altman Z-Score is 1.71, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanko Gosei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円746.32, compared to a current price of 円954.00 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.71, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 65.2% below the Semiconductors industry median of 4.92. Sanko Gosei's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.71 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 Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Gosei stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円954.00 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円746.32. GuruFocus considers Sanko Gosei to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7888:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.71 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: 円746.32 vs. price of 円954.00 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.2% below the Semiconductors median (#813 of 1016)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sanko Gosei Business Description

Address 1200 Habushin, Toyama Prefecture, Nanto, JPN, 939-1698
Sanko Gosei Ltd is engaged in the molding and sales of plastic and synthetic parts. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of machinery and electronic parts, the design, manufacture, and sale of synthetic resin molding dies; planning, prototyping, and sales of industrial products; and other related business activities.
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