Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) Altman Z-Score: 2.22 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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TSE:9678 Kanamoto Co Ltd TSE:9678
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What is Kanamoto Co Altman Z-Score?

Kanamoto Co TSE:9678 -0.39% 80 Altman Z-Score is 2.22 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates TSE:9678 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,324.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,061 Business Services companies, Kanamoto Co ranks worse than 63.62% 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 2.22 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

Kanamoto Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.22, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Kanamoto Co is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

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 Kanamoto Co's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9678' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53   Med: 1.71   Max: 2.22
Current: 2.22

During the past 13 years, Kanamoto Co's highest Altman Z-Score was 2.22. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 1.71.


Kanamoto Co  (TSE:9678) 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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Kanamoto Co Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kanamoto 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.

Kanamoto Co Altman Z-Score Chart

Kanamoto Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.68 1.63 1.61 1.72 1.94

Kanamoto Co Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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 1.88 1.85 1.94 1.93 2.16

TSE:9678 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Kanamoto 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.


Kanamoto Co Altman Z-Score vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Kanamoto 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.

Kanamoto 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*0.1577+1.4*0.3612+3.3*0.0626+0.6*1.0825+1.0*0.6659
=2.22

* 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 Apr. 2026:
Total Assets was 円324,450 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円131,278 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円80,108 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円117,203 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 5135 + 5955 + 5504 + 3353 = 円19,947 Mil.
Interest Expense was -124 + -104 + -81 + -69 = 円-378 Mil.
Revenue was 52778 + 55174 + 54474 + 53629 = 円216,055 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円173,925 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円160,676 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
=(131278 - 80108)/324450
=0.1577

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=117203/324450
=0.3612

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(19947 - -378)/324450
=0.0626

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=173924.776/160676
=1.0825

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=216055/324450
=0.6659

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Kanamoto Co has a Altman Z-Score of 2.22 indicating it is in Grey 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 2.22 mean?
Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.22 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Kanamoto Co and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Kanamoto Co's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.53 to 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #675 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 63.6%.
Is Kanamoto Co's Altman Z-Score too high?
Kanamoto Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.22 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 2.22. The Business Services industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.96. Kanamoto Co's value of 2.22 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #675 out of 1061 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanamoto Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanamoto Co's Altman Z-Score compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Kanamoto Co ranks #675 out of 1061 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Kanamoto Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.96. Kanamoto Co's value of 2.22 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Kanamoto Co's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.53 to 2.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 2.96, Kanamoto 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 2.96, based on 1,061 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. Kanamoto Co's current Altman Z-Score of 2.22 is 25% 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 Kanamoto Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanamoto Co's current Altman Z-Score is 2.22, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanamoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,324.37, compared to a current price of 円5,090.00 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.22, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 25% below the Business Services industry median of 2.96. Kanamoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.22 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kanamoto Co (TSE:9678) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanamoto Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円5,090.00 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,324.37. GuruFocus considers Kanamoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9678:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.22 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.71)
  • GF Value™: 円3,324.37 vs. price of 円5,090.00 (53.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25% below the Business Services median (#675 of 1061)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9678 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kanamoto Co Business Description

Address 1-19, Odori Higashi 3-chome Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JPN, 060-0041
Kanamoto Co Ltd is a provider of construction equipment rentals. The company operates three business segments: construction equipment rental, steel products, and computing products. The construction equipment rental business is Kanamoto's core business, accounting for most of the company's revenue. The company owns various hand tools and construction equipment, such as dump trucks and hydraulic excavators, which it rents out to its customers. The steel products business sells various construction materials for engineering and construction works. The computing products business provides rentals and sale of computer-related equipment. Kanamoto operates in Asia.
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