BMRA (Biomerica) Piotroski F-Score: 3 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Biomerica Piotroski F-Score?

Biomerica BMRA -6.28% 50 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates BMRA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 800 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Biomerica ranks worse than 77% on this metric.

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 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

Biomerica has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

The historical rank and industry rank for Biomerica's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BMRA' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 3   Max: 6
Current: 3

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Biomerica was 6. The lowest was 1. And the median was 3.

Biomerica  (NAS:BMRA) Piotroski F-Score Explanation

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.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).

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.


Biomerica Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Biomerica Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Biomerica'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.

Biomerica Piotroski F-Score Chart

Biomerica Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Piotroski F-Score
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Biomerica Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.00 3.00 6.00 4.00 3.00

BMRA vs WOK, ALURD, ITOC: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Biomerica'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.


Biomerica Piotroski F-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Biomerica's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Biomerica's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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How is the Piotroski F-Score calculated?

* 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.

This Year (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Net Income was -1.544 + 0.002 + -1.32 + -1.312 = $-4.17 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -0.661 + -0.268 + -0.991 + -1.25 = $-3.17 Mil.
Revenue was 0.749 + 1.38 + 1.21 + 0.987 = $4.33 Mil.
Gross Profit was -0.244 + 0.424 + 0.051 + -0.044 = $0.19 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Feb25)
to the end of this year (Feb26) was
(7.376 + 5.945 + 6.854 + 6.034 + 4.878) / 5 = $6.2174 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Feb25) was $7.38 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4.12 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1.56 Mil.
Net Income was -1.421 + -1.316 + -0.95 + -1.163 = $-4.85 Mil.

Revenue was 1.116 + 1.807 + 1.636 + 1.119 = $5.68 Mil.
Gross Profit was 0.02 + 0.289 + 0.437 + 0.019 = $0.77 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Feb24)
to the end of last year (Feb25) was
(10.342 + 9.254 + 7.87 + 7.274 + 7.376) / 5 = $8.4232 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Feb24) was $10.34 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.19 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6.20 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $1.65 Mil.

*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.

Biomerica's current Net Income (TTM) was -4.17. ==> 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.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Biomerica's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -3.17. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

Question 3. Change in Return on Assets

Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Feb25)
=-4.174/7.376
=-0.56588937

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Feb24)
=-4.85/10.342
=-0.46896152

Biomerica's return on assets of this year was -0.56588937. Biomerica's return on assets of last year was -0.46896152. ==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)

Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)

Score 1 if CFROA > ROA, 0 if CFROA <= ROA.

Biomerica's current Net Income (TTM) was -4.17. Biomerica's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -3.17. ==> -3.17 > -4.17 ==> CFROA > ROA ==> Score 1.

Funding

Question 5. Change in Gearing or Leverage

Compare this year's gearing (long-term debt divided by average total assets) to last year's gearing.

Score 0 if this year's gearing is higher, 1 otherwise.

Gearing (This Year: Feb26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Feb25 to Feb26
=0/6.2174
=0

Gearing (Last Year: Feb25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Feb24 to Feb25
=0.193/8.4232
=0.02291291

Biomerica's gearing of this year was 0. Biomerica's gearing of last year was 0.02291291. ==> 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

Current Ratio (This Year: Feb26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=4.123/1.561
=2.64125561

Current Ratio (Last Year: Feb25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=6.204/1.649
=3.76228017

Biomerica's current ratio of this year was 2.64125561. Biomerica's current ratio of last year was 3.76228017. ==> 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.

Biomerica's number of shares in issue this year was 3.01. Biomerica's number of shares in issue last year was 2.398. ==> 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.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=0.187/4.326
=0.043227

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=0.765/5.678
=0.13473054

Biomerica's gross margin of this year was 0.043227. Biomerica's gross margin of last year was 0.13473054. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Feb25)
=4.326/7.376
=0.58649675

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Feb24)
=5.678/10.342
=0.5490234

Biomerica's asset turnover of this year was 0.58649675. Biomerica's asset turnover of last year was 0.5490234. ==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=0+0+0+1+1+0+0+0+1
=3

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Biomerica has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 3 mean?
Biomerica (BMRA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Biomerica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Biomerica's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Biomerica ranks #616 out of 800 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Biomerica's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Biomerica's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is near 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 6.00. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Biomerica's value of 3 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Biomerica ranks #616 out of 800 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Biomerica has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Biomerica's Piotroski F-Score compare to WOK and ALURD?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Biomerica ranks #616 out of 800 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Biomerica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Biomerica's value of 3 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Biomerica's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Biomerica 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 Devices & Instruments company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 5.00, based on 800 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. Biomerica's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 40% 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 Biomerica and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Biomerica's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near 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 Biomerica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biomerica (BMRA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.18, compared to a current price of $1.49 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 40% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 5.00. Biomerica's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Biomerica (BMRA), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Aug. 01, 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 Biomerica (BMRA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Biomerica stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.49 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.18. GuruFocus considers Biomerica to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BMRA:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.18 vs. price of $1.49 (31.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#616 of 800)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BMRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Biomerica Business Description

Address 17571 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
Biomerica Inc is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of medical diagnostic products designed for the early detection and monitoring of chronic diseases and medical conditions. The company focuses on products for gastrointestinal diseases, food intolerances, diabetes, and certain esoteric tests. The Company manages its operations as a single operating and reportable segment, which focus on the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of diagnostic products. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Asia, and also has its presence in Europe, North America, Middle East and South America.
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