Realco NV (XBRU:REAL) Altman Z-Score: 1.93 (As of Aug. 10, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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What is Realco NV Altman Z-Score?

Realco NV XBRU:REAL 73 Altman Z-Score is 1.93 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.81. GuruFocus rates XBRU:REAL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,932 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Realco NV ranks worse than 68.48% 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.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 1.93 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.

Realco NV has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that Realco NV 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 Realco NV's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XBRU:REAL' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71   Med: 2.81   Max: 3.83
Current: 1.93

During the past 13 years, Realco NV's highest Altman Z-Score was 3.83. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 2.81.


Realco NV  (XBRU:REAL) 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.


Realco NV Altman Z-Score Related Terms


Realco NV Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Realco NV'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.

Realco NV Altman Z-Score Chart

Realco NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.48 1.72 1.71 1.78 1.92

Realco NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 3.48 1.72 1.71 1.78 1.92

XBRU:REAL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Realco NV'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.


Realco NV Altman Z-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Realco NV 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.

Realco NV'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*0.19+1.4*-0.038+3.3*-0.0404+0.6*1.6882+1.0*0.8793
=1.93

* 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 Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was €15.69 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €5.87 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €2.89 Mil.
Retained Earnings was €-0.60 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was €-0.79 Mil.
Interest Expense was €-0.16 Mil.
Revenue was €13.79 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was €12.23 Mil.
Total Liabilities was €7.24 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
=(5.867 - 2.887)/15.685
=0.19

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-0.596/15.685
=-0.038

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-0.79 - -0.156)/15.685
=-0.0404

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=12.229/7.244
=1.6882

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=13.792/15.685
=0.8793

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Realco NV has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93 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 1.93 mean?
Realco NV (XBRU:REAL) has a Altman Z-Score of 1.93 as of Aug. 10, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on Realco NV and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.81. Over the past decade, Realco NV's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.71 to 3.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Realco NV ranks #1323 out of 1932 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Realco NV's Altman Z-Score too high?
Realco NV's current Altman Z-Score of 1.93 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 3.83. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.89. Realco NV's value of 1.93 is 33.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Realco NV ranks #1323 out of 1932 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Realco NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Realco NV's Altman Z-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Realco NV ranks #1323 out of 1932 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places Realco NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.89. Realco NV's value of 1.93 is 33.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Realco NV's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 1.71 to 3.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.81 vs. the industry median of 2.89, Realco NV 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 2.89, based on 1,932 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. Realco NV's current Altman Z-Score of 1.93 is 33.2% 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 Realco NV and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Realco NV's current Altman Z-Score is 1.93, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Realco NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Realco NV (XBRU:REAL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.30, compared to a current price of €19.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 1.93, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.81 and 33.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.89. Realco NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Realco NV (XBRU:REAL), the current Altman Z-Score is 1.93 as of Aug. 10, 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 Realco NV (XBRU:REAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Realco NV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €19.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.30. GuruFocus considers Realco NV to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XBRU:REAL:

  • Altman Z-Score: 1.93 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.81)
  • GF Value™: €19.30 vs. price of €19.00 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 33.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1323 of 1932)

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


Realco NV Business Description

Address Avenue Albert Einstein 15, Louvain-la-Neuve, BEL, 1348
Realco NV is a biotechnology company engaged in the developing, manufacturing, and marketing of enzyme-based products and processes for hygiene and water treatment. It specializes in areas of Biosafety, Sustainable Cleaning, Homedetox, Membrane Filtration and Wastewater treatment.
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