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Varian Medical Systems (Varian Medical Systems) Altman Z2-Score : 3.78 (As of May. 06, 2024)


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What is Varian Medical Systems 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:

Varian Medical Systems has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.78, 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 Varian Medical Systems's Altman Z2-Score or its related term are showing as below:


Varian Medical Systems Altman Z2-Score Historical Data

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

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Varian Medical Systems Altman Z2-Score Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Varian Medical Systems's Altman Z2-Score

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Varian Medical Systems's Altman Z2-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z2-Score data, can be viewed below:

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Varian Medical Systems's Altman Z2-Score Distribution in the Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Varian Medical Systems's Altman Z2-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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Varian Medical Systems 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.

Varian Medical Systems'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*0.1981+3.26*0.2708+6.72*0.0841+1.05*0.9824
=3.78

* 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 Dec. 2020:
Total Assets was $4,526 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2,641 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1,745 Mil.
Retained Earnings was $1,226 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was 124.4 + 108 + 84.8 + 52.8 = $370 Mil.
Interest Expense was -1.3 + -2.1 + -2.9 + -4.3 = $-11 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $2,278 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
=(2641.3 - 1744.9)/4526.1
=0.1981

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=1225.6/4526.1
=0.2708

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(370 - -10.6)/4526.1
=0.0841

X4_2=Net Worth/Total Liabilities
=(Total Stockholders Equity - Preferred Stock)/Total Liabilities
=(2238.3 - 0)/2278.3
=0.9824

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Varian Medical Systems has a Altman Z2-Score of 3.78 indicating it is in Safe Zones.


Varian Medical Systems  (NYSE:VAR) 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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Varian Medical Systems (Varian Medical Systems) Business Description

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Address
3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA, USA, 94304-1038
Varian Medical Systems designs, manufactures, and sells radiation technology for use in two business segments: oncology systems and proton therapy. The Americas account for the largest portion of revenue (47%), followed by Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (33%) and Asia-Pacific (19%).
Executives
Jesse Michael Bruff officer: SVP Finance, CFO 3100 HANSEN WAY, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Magnus Momsen officer: SVP, CAO, Corporate Controller VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC. 3100 HANSEN WAY MAIL STOP E327 PALO ALTO CA 94304
Dow R Wilson director, officer: President and CEO VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC, 3100 HANSEN WAY MAIL STOP E327, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Kolleen T Kennedy officer: Pres. Proton Solutions, CGO VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC, 3100 HANSEN WAY MAIL STOP E327, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Christopher A. Toth officer: SVP and Pres. Oncology Systems 1252 COOLIDGE AVE., SAN JOSE CA 95125
Michael Damon Hutchinson officer: SVP,Chief Legal Officer, Secy 2825 AIRVIEW BLVD, KALAMAZOO MI 49002
Jean Luc Butel director ONE BAXTER PARKWAY, DEERFIELD IL 60015
John W Kuo officer: SVP, Gen Counsel and Secretary VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC, 3100 HANSEN WAY MAIL STOP E327, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Judy Bruner director C/O SANDISK CORPORATION, 601 MCCARTHY BLVD., MILPITAS CA 95035
Beau Michelle Le director 800 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE #3703 CHICAGO IL 60611
Anat Ashkenazi director LILLY CORPORATE CENTER, INDIANAPOLIS IN 46285
Jeffrey R. Balser director 3657 RICHLAND AVE., NASHVILLE TN 37205
Regina E Dugan director VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC, 3100 HANSEN WAY MAIL STOP E327, PALO ALTO CA 94304
David J Illingworth director 3100 HANSEN WAY PALO ALTO CA 94304
R Andrew Eckert director THREE RAVINIA DRIVE, ATLANTA GA 30346

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