Imperial Hotel (TSE:9708) Altman Z-Score: 3.98 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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TSE:9708 Imperial Hotel Ltd TSE:9708
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Price 円1,008.00
GF Value 円1,092.80
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Imperial Hotel Altman Z-Score?

Imperial Hotel TSE:9708 +1.00% 86 Altman Z-Score is 3.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 5.26. GuruFocus rates TSE:9708 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,092.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 837 Travel & Leisure companies, Imperial Hotel ranks better than 73.48% 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 3.96 is strong.

Imperial Hotel has a Altman Z-Score of 3.98, 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 Imperial Hotel's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:9708' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.96   Med: 5.26   Max: 5.94
Current: 3.96

During the past 13 years, Imperial Hotel's highest Altman Z-Score was 5.94. The lowest was 3.96. And the median was 5.26.


Imperial Hotel  (TSE:9708) 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.


Imperial Hotel Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Imperial Hotel Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Imperial Hotel'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.

Imperial Hotel Altman Z-Score Chart

Imperial Hotel Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Altman Z-Score
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Imperial Hotel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 4.76 5.18 5.26 4.43 5.18

TSE:9708 vs MAR, HLT, H: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Imperial Hotel'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.


Imperial Hotel Altman Z-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Imperial Hotel's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Imperial Hotel 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.

Imperial Hotel'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*0.2042+1.4*0.5432+3.3*0.0327+0.6*3.6372+1.0*0.6873
=3.98

* 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 Mar. 2026:
Total Assets was 円81,869 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円34,339 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円17,618 Mil.
Retained Earnings was 円44,471 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -242 + 2350 + -288 + 844 = 円2,664 Mil.
Interest Expense was -13 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 円-13 Mil.
Revenue was 14294 + 16547 + 11842 + 13584 = 円56,267 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was 円119,275 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円32,793 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
=(34339 - 17618)/81869
=0.2042

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=44471/81869
=0.5432

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(2664 - -13)/81869
=0.0327

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=119274.591/32793
=3.6372

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=56267/81869
=0.6873

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Imperial Hotel has a Altman Z-Score of 3.98 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 3.98 mean?
Imperial Hotel (TSE:9708) has a Altman Z-Score of 3.98 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Imperial Hotel and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 5.26. Over the past decade, Imperial Hotel's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.96 to 5.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Hotel ranks #222 out of 837 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Imperial Hotel's Altman Z-Score too high?
Imperial Hotel's current Altman Z-Score of 3.98 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 5.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.96 to a high of 5.94. The Travel & Leisure industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.01. Imperial Hotel's value of 3.98 is 98% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Hotel ranks #222 out of 837 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Imperial Hotel has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Hotel's Altman Z-Score compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Imperial Hotel ranks #222 out of 837 companies for Altman Z-Score. This puts Imperial Hotel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.01. Imperial Hotel's value of 3.98 is 98% above this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Hotel's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 3.96 to 5.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.26 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Imperial Hotel 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Travel & Leisure companies is 2.01, based on 837 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. Imperial Hotel's current Altman Z-Score of 3.98 is 98% 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 Imperial Hotel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Hotel's current Altman Z-Score is 3.98, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 5.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Hotel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Hotel (TSE:9708) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,092.80, compared to a current price of 円1,008.00 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 3.98, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 5.26 and 98% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 2.01. Imperial Hotel's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Imperial Hotel (TSE:9708), the current Altman Z-Score is 3.98 as of Jul. 14, 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 Imperial Hotel (TSE:9708) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Hotel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,008.00 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,092.80. GuruFocus considers Imperial Hotel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9708:

  • Altman Z-Score: 3.98 (24% below median its 10-year median of 5.26)
  • GF Value™: 円1,092.80 vs. price of 円1,008.00 (7.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98% above the Travel & Leisure median (#222 of 837)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9708 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Imperial Hotel Business Description

Address 1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-8558
Imperial Hotel Ltd is a Japanese-based company involved in the management and operations of hotels. The company is engaged into the operations of the Imperial Hotel Tokyo, the Imperial Hotel Osaka, and the Kamikochi Imperial Hotel, where it offers a range of services such as room, meeting and banquet, lounge, and other facilities.
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