Cosma (WAR:COS) Altman Z-Score: 1.72 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 28% Below Median


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What is Cosma Altman Z-Score?

Cosma WAR:COS 40 Altman Z-Score is 1.72 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates WAR:COS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of zł1.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,933 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cosma ranks worse than 71.91% 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 1.74 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

Cosma has a Altman Z-Score of 1.72, 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 Cosma's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

WAR:COS' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.68   Med: 2.39   Max: 31.03
Current: 1.74

During the past 9 years, Cosma's highest Altman Z-Score was 31.03. The lowest was -11.68. And the median was 2.39.


Cosma  (WAR:COS) 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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Cosma Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cosma'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.

Cosma Altman Z-Score Chart

Cosma Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -11.68 0.00 12.09 -0.08 1.18

Cosma 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 -0.06 -1.96 -1.16 1.18 2.20

WAR:COS vs PG, CL, KVUE: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Cosma'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.


Cosma Altman Z-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cosma's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cosma 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.

Cosma'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*-0.0795+1.4*-1.2683+3.3*-0.2334+0.6*5.4729+1.0*1.0774
=1.72

* 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 zł16.10 Mil.
Total Current Assets was zł5.95 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was zł7.23 Mil.
Retained Earnings was zł-20.41 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -1.785 + 0.813 + -1.407 + -2.095 = zł-4.47 Mil.
Interest Expense was -0.007 + -0.699 + -0.009 + -0.002 = zł-0.72 Mil.
Revenue was 3.312 + 7.395 + 3.472 + 3.162 = zł17.34 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was zł59.32 Mil.
Total Liabilities was zł10.84 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
=(5.948 - 7.228)/16.095
=-0.0795

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-20.413/16.095
=-1.2683

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-4.474 - -0.717)/16.095
=-0.2334

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=59.315/10.838
=5.4729

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=17.341/16.095
=1.0774

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Cosma has a Altman Z-Score of 1.72 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 1.72 mean?
Cosma (WAR:COS) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.72 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Cosma and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 2.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Cosma ranks #1390 out of 1933 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Cosma's Altman Z-Score too high?
Cosma's current Altman Z-Score of 1.72 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.39. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.84. Cosma's value of 1.72 is 39.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cosma ranks #1390 out of 1933 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cosma has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosma's Altman Z-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cosma ranks #1390 out of 1933 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Cosma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.84. Cosma's value of 1.72 is 39.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 2.84, Cosma 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.84, based on 1,933 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. Cosma's current Altman Z-Score of 1.72 is 39.4% 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 Cosma and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cosma's current Altman Z-Score is 1.72, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosma (WAR:COS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł1.07, compared to a current price of zł0.38 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.72, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 39.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.84. Cosma's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Cosma (WAR:COS), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.72 as of Jun. 25, 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 Cosma (WAR:COS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of zł0.38 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł1.07. GuruFocus considers Cosma to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for WAR:COS:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.72 (28% below median its 10-year median of 2.39)
  • GF Value™: zł1.07 vs. price of zł0.38 (64.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1390 of 1933)

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


Cosma Business Description

Address ul. Fryderyka Chopina 41/2, Lublin, POL, 20-023
Cosma SA, formerly Vabun SA is a Poland-based company involved in the distribution of cosmetics for men and women with the brand name RM Vabun. The product portfolio of the company includes Perfumed Vabun Classic gel, Perfumed Vabun Gold gel, Perfume Vabun Classic, Vabun Sport set, and Mega Perfume Set Vabun Man & Lady.
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