Pacific EdgeASX:PEB -3.85%42 Piotroski F-Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:PEB with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 211 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Pacific Edge ranks worse than 88.63% on this metric.
Warning Sign:
Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Pacific Edge has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PEB'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 3 Max: 4
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Pacific Edge was 4. The lowest was 1. And the median was 3.
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Pacific Edge Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Pacific Edge Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-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.
ASX:PEB vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-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.
Pacific Edge Piotroski F-Score vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* 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.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Pacific Edge's current Net Income (TTM) was -29.82.
==> Negative ==> Score 0.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Pacific Edge's return on assets of this year was -0.88582209. Pacific Edge's return on assets of last year was -0.44818896.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Pacific Edge's gearing of this year was 0.00434549. Pacific Edge's gearing of last year was 0.02288887.
==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Pacific Edge's current ratio of this year was 2.02041894. Pacific Edge's current ratio of last year was 3.15933694.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Pacific Edge's number of shares in issue this year was 944.534. Pacific Edge's number of shares in issue last year was 811.736.
==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Pacific Edge's gross margin of this year was 1. Pacific Edge's gross margin of last year was 1.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Pacific Edge's asset turnover of this year was 0.28471686. Pacific Edge's asset turnover of last year was 0.32707417.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Pacific Edge has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB) has a Piotroski F-Score of 2 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Pacific Edge and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Pacific Edge ranks #187 out of 211 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Pacific Edge's current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Pacific Edge's value of 2 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pacific Edge ranks #187 out of 211 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pacific Edge has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pacific Edge's Piotroski F-Score compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Pacific Edge ranks #187 out of 211 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Pacific Edge in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Pacific Edge's value of 2 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Pacific Edge's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Pacific Edge 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 5.00, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Pacific Edge's current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 60% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Pacific Edge and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pacific Edge's current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pacific Edge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.05, compared to a current price of A$0.25 — trading 400% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 60% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 5.00. Pacific Edge's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB), the current Piotroski F-Score is 2 as of Jun. 25, 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 Pacific Edge (ASX:PEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pacific Edge stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.25 is trading 400% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.05.
GuruFocus considers Pacific Edge to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PEB:
Piotroski F-Score: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: A$0.05 vs. price of A$0.25 (400% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Medical Diagnostics & Research median (#187 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pacific Edge Ltd is a New Zealand-based company involved in researching, developing, and commercialising new diagnostic and prognostic tools for the early detection and management of cancers. It manages and operates the laboratories used for the detection of bladder cancer. It operates in two segments: Commercial, which includes sales, marketing, laboratory, and support operations to run the commercial businesses internationally; and Research, which is into research and development of diagnostic and prognostic products for human cancer. The commercial segment contributes to the majority of the revenue. Pacific Edge has a product in the marketplace called Cxbladder. Its geographical segments are the United States, which generates maximum revenue, New Zealand, and the Rest of the World.
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