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Emmis (EMMS) Altman Z2-Score : -3.84 (As of May. 26, 2024)


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What is Emmis Altman Z2-Score?

Altman Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score, is used to predict the likelihood that a non-manufacturing company (excluding property/financial company) will face bankruptcy within a two-year period.

Warning Sign:

Emmis has a Altman Z2-Score of -3.84, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z2-Score <= 1.1, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score >= 2.6, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z2-Score is between 1.1 and 2.6, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for Emmis's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:


Emmis Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for Emmis's Altman Z2-Score can be seen below:

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Emmis Altman Z2-Score Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Emmis's Altman Z2-Score

For the Broadcasting subindustry, Emmis's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score data, can be viewed below:

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Emmis's Altman Z2-Score Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Emmis's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emmis's Altman Z2-Score falls into.



Emmis Altman Z2-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.

Z2-Score, also known as Z"-Score is the Z-Score for non-manufacturing companies excluding property/financial companies.

Emmis's Altman Z2-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=6.56*X1+3.26*X2+6.72*X3+1.05*X4_2
=6.56*0.4105+3.26*-2.1537+6.72*-0.1114+1.05*1.1747
=-3.84

* 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 Z2-Score when X4_2 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2020:
Total Assets was $221.99 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $111.54 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $20.41 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $-478.10 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was -18.336 + -7.267 + -6.443 + 3.217 = $-28.83 Mil.
Interest Expense was -0.781 + -0.869 + -0.976 + -1.481 = $-4.11 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $102.09 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
=(111.536 - 20.414)/221.992
=0.4105

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=-478.104/221.992
=-2.1537

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(-28.829 - -4.107)/221.992
=-0.1114

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(119.924 - 0)/102.085
=1.1747

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.1 < Grey Zones < 2.6 - Safe Zones

Emmis has a Altman Z2-Score of -3.84 indicating it is in Distress Zones.


Emmis  (OTCPK:EMMS) Altman Z2-Score Explanation

The original Z-Score model was based on publicly traded manufacturing companies while the Z2-Score, also known as Z"-score can be used for any type of company excluding property/financial companies. Both Z-Score and Z2-Score describes the financial health of a company, and its likelihood of financial distress.

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_2, Net Worth (Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities (NW/TL): it compares a company’s stock net worth with its total liabilities and can be used to assess the extent of its reliance on debt.

Read more about Altman Z2-Score, the original research on Z-Score and the additional research on Z2-Score.


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Altman Z2-Score does not apply to financial companies.


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Emmis (EMMS) Business Description

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Address
40 Monument Circle, Suite 700, One EMMIS Plaza, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46204
Emmis Corp, formerly Emmis Communications Corp is a diversified media company principally focused on radio broadcasting. The company owns and operates radio and magazine entities in large and medium-sized markets throughout the United States. Its operations have aligned into two business segments: Radio and Publishing. A vast majority of revenue is generated from the Radio segment. The company generates revenue in the form of Advertising; Circulation, which includes revenues from digital and home delivery subscriptions; Nontraditional, which includes ticket sales and sponsorship of events on their stations and magazine conduct; LMA(Local Marketing Agreement) Fees; and other revenues.
Executives
Patrick M Walsh officer: President, COO 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Ryan A Hornaday officer: EVP, CFO & Treasurer 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Gregory T Loewen officer: President - Publishing 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Jeffrey H Smulyan director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman,CEO, other: member of 10% 13(d) group
J. Scott Enright officer: EVP, Gen Counsel & Secretary 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
James M Dubin director ONE MADISON PLACE, HARRISON NY 10528
Greg Nathanson director
Lawrence B Sorrel director
Peter A Lund director 236 LOCHA DRIVE, JUPITER FL 33458
Susan B Bayh director WELLPOINT, INC., 120 MONUMENT CIRCLE, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Richard A Leventhal director
Paul V. Brenner officer: President 40 MONUMENT CIRCLE, SUITE 700, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204
Gary L Kaseff director
Richard F Cummings officer: Radio Division President
Herbert Simon other: Member of 10% owner 13d group 115 W WASHINGTON ST, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

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