Formula to calculate Altman's
Z-Score:
z-score
= 1.2
a + 1.4 b + 3.3 c + d
+ .6 f
e
g
where
:
a
= working capital,
b
= retained earnings,
c
= operating income,
d
= sales,
e
= total assets,
f
= net worth and
g
= total debt
Altman z-score
definition and explanation:
The Altman z-score is a bankruptcy
prediction calculation.
The
z-score measures the probability of insolvency (inability to pay debts as
they become due).
1.8 or less indicates a very high probability of insolvency.
1.8 to 2.7 indicates a high probability of insolvency.
2.7 to 3.0 indicates possible insolvency.
3.0 or higher indicates that insolvency is not likely.
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