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Mead Johnson Nutrition Co (Mead Johnson Nutrition Co) Altman Z2-Score : 4.20 (As of May. 05, 2024)


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What is Mead Johnson Nutrition Co 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.

Good Sign:

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.20, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z2-Score is strong.

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 Mead Johnson Nutrition Co's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:


Mead Johnson Nutrition Co Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

The historical data trend for Mead Johnson Nutrition Co's Altman Z2-Score can be seen below:

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Competitive Comparison of Mead Johnson Nutrition Co's Altman Z2-Score

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Mead Johnson Nutrition Co's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score data, can be viewed below:

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Co's Altman Z2-Score Distribution in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mead Johnson Nutrition Co's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Co 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.

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co'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*0.3569+3.26*0.1922+6.72*0.1982+1.05*-0.0933
=4.20

* 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 Mar. 2017:
Total Assets was $4,227 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,817 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,309 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $812 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 128 + 199.5 + 201.9 + 188 = $717 Mil.
Interest Expense was -30.8 + -30.4 + -29.8 + -29.5 = $-121 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $4,620 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
=(2817.3 - 1308.8)/4227.1
=0.3569

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=812.4/4227.1
=0.1922

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(717.4 - -120.5)/4227.1
=0.1982

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(-431.1 - 0)/4619.9
=-0.0933

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co has a Altman Z2-Score of 4.20 indicating it is in Safe Zones.


Mead Johnson Nutrition Co  (NYSE:MJN) 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.

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Mead Johnson Nutrition Co (Mead Johnson Nutrition Co) Business Description

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Mead Johnson Nutrition makes, distributes, and markets pediatric nutrition products worldwide under a variety of brands, including Enfamil, its largest label, along with Sustagen, Enfagrow, and Nutramigen. Infant formula represented 59% of 2015 sales and children's nutrition 39%, with expectant and nursing mother nutrition and pediatric vitamins comprising the remainder. The company sells its products globally; 73% of sales were generated outside the United States in 2015. At about 30% of revenue, China is the company's largest market.
Executives
Kimberly A Casiano director C/O FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ONE AMERICAN ROAD, DEARBORN MI 48126
James E. Shiah officer: SVP and Controller 2 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10016
Howard B Bernick director 1100 N WOOD DALE RD, WOOD DALE IL 60191
Michael A. Sherman director 3000 KENT AVE STE A1-100, WEST LAFAYETTE IN 47906
Robert S Singer director 6301 FITCH PATH, NEW ALBANY OH 43054
Celeste A. Clark director C/O ADVANCEPIERRE FOODS HOLDINGS, INC., 9987 CARVER ROAD, BLUE ASH OH 45242
Peter Gervis Ratcliffe director
Steven Altschuler director MEAD JOHNSON NUTRITION COMPANY, 2701 PATRIOT BLVD, GLENVIEW IL 60026
Patrick M Sheller officer: SVP, Gen. Counsel & Secretary 343 STATE STREET, ROCHESTER NY 14650
Elliot Sigal director
James M Cornelius director
Michael Grobstein director C/O GUIDANT CORP, 111 MONUMENT CIRCLE #2900, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204-5129
Anna C Catalano director 1313 NORTH MARKET STREET, WILMINGTON DE 19894
Peter G Leemputte officer: EVP and CFO CHICAGO TITLE CORP, 171 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO IL 80601
Lynn H Clark officer: Sr. VP, Human Resources 2400 WEST LLOYD EXPRESSWAY, EVANSVILLE IL 47721

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