Maxvalu Tokai Co (TSE:8198) Altman Z-Score: 4.88 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — Near Median


TSE:8198 Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd TSE:8198
68 GF Score
Price 円3,180.00
GF Value 円3,309.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Maxvalu Tokai Co Altman Z-Score?

Maxvalu Tokai Co TSE:8198 +0.63% 68 Altman Z-Score is 4.88 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates TSE:8198 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,309.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, Maxvalu Tokai Co ranks better than 77.27% 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 4.88 is strong.

Maxvalu Tokai Co has a Altman Z-Score of 4.88, 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 Maxvalu Tokai Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8198' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.93   Med: 5.13   Max: 5.39
Current: 4.88

During the past 13 years, Maxvalu Tokai Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 5.39. The lowest was 3.93. And the median was 5.13.


Maxvalu Tokai Co  (TSE:8198) 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.

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Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Maxvalu Tokai Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Maxvalu Tokai 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.

Maxvalu Tokai Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Maxvalu Tokai Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.13 5.20 5.01 5.28 5.09

Maxvalu Tokai Co Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 5.28 4.81 4.73 4.98 5.09

TSE:8198 vs KR: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Maxvalu Tokai 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.


Maxvalu Tokai Co Altman Z-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Maxvalu Tokai Co's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Maxvalu Tokai 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.

Maxvalu Tokai 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*0.1798+1.4*0.5424+3.3*0.0861+0.6*1.8318+1.0*2.5258
=4.88

* 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152,405 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円73,950 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円46,547 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円82,665 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 4224 + 2550 + 3277 + 2901 = 円12,952 Mil.
Interest Expense was -41 + -41 + -42 + -46 = 円-170 Mil.
Revenue was 98058 + 94369 + 96880 + 95644 = 円384,951 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円101,398 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円55,355 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
=(73950 - 46547)/152405
=0.1798

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=82665/152405
=0.5424

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(12952 - -170)/152405
=0.0861

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=101397.614/55355
=1.8318

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=384951/152405
=2.5258

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Maxvalu Tokai Co has a Altman Z-Score of 4.88 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 4.88 mean?
Maxvalu Tokai Co (TSE:8198) has a Altman Z-Score of 4.88 as of Jul. 07, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Maxvalu Tokai Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.13. Over the past decade, Maxvalu Tokai Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.93 to 5.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxvalu Tokai Co ranks #70 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Maxvalu Tokai Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Maxvalu Tokai Co's current Altman Z-Score of 4.88 is near median its 10-year median of 5.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.93 to a high of 5.39. The Retail - Defensive industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.53. Maxvalu Tokai Co's value of 4.88 is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maxvalu Tokai Co ranks #70 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maxvalu Tokai Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxvalu Tokai Co's Altman Z-Score compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Maxvalu Tokai Co ranks #70 out of 308 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Maxvalu Tokai Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.53. Maxvalu Tokai Co's value of 4.88 is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Maxvalu Tokai Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.93 to 5.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 3.53, Maxvalu Tokai 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 - Defensive company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.53, based on 308 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. Maxvalu Tokai Co's current Altman Z-Score of 4.88 is 38.2% 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 Maxvalu Tokai Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxvalu Tokai Co's current Altman Z-Score is 4.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxvalu Tokai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxvalu Tokai Co (TSE:8198) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,309.89, compared to a current price of 円3,180.00 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 4.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 38.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.53. Maxvalu Tokai Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Maxvalu Tokai Co (TSE:8198), the current Altman Z-Score is 4.88 as of Jul. 07, 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 Maxvalu Tokai Co (TSE:8198) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxvalu Tokai Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円3,180.00 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,309.89. GuruFocus considers Maxvalu Tokai Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8198:

  • Altman Z-Score: 4.88 (near median its 10-year median of 5.13)
  • GF Value™: 円3,309.89 vs. price of 円3,180.00 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 38.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#70 of 308)

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Maxvalu Tokai Co Business Description

Address 1295-1 Shinogase-cho, Chuo-ku, Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, JPN, 411-0934
Maxvalu Tokai Co Ltd is a Japan-based retail store company. It manages a chain of supermarkets centering food items such as fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh fish, side dishes among others. Services provided by the company include an online supermarket, home delivery service, resting place, pharmaceutical stores, discount service, among others. Maxvalu Tokai has stores located throughout Japan.
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