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Kothari Fermentation And BiochemBOM:507474 +1.19%57 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BOM:507474 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹72.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks worse than 67.15% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:507474'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 6 Max: 9
Current: 4
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Kothari Fermentation And Biochem was 9. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) 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.
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.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* 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.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Piotroski F-Score Chart
BOM:507474 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Piotroski F-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Fermentation And Biochem'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.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Net Income (TTM) was -30.
==> 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.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 51.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 3. Change in Return on Assets
Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's return on assets of this year was -0.02336913. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's return on assets of last year was 0.00612971.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's gearing of this year was 0.3363669. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's gearing of last year was 0.20561167.
==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.
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
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current ratio of this year was 1.9057261. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current ratio of last year was 1.07550754.
==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.
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.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's number of shares in issue this year was 15.022. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's number of shares in issue last year was 14.998.
==> 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.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's gross margin of this year was 0.52720323. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's gross margin of last year was 0.57484308.
==> 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
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's asset turnover of this year was 0.87660163. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's asset turnover of last year was 0.86455456.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Kothari Fermentation And Biochem has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jul. 24, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Kothari Fermentation And Biochem and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks #1284 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's value of 4 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks #1284 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's Piotroski F-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem ranks #1284 out of 1912 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Kothari Fermentation And Biochem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's value of 4 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.00, based on 1,912 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. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% 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 Kothari Fermentation And Biochem and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Fermentation And Biochem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹72.93, compared to a current price of ₹46.92 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 20% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.00. Kothari Fermentation And Biochem's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kothari Fermentation And Biochem (BOM:507474) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Fermentation And Biochem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹46.92 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹72.93.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Fermentation And Biochem to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BOM:507474:
Piotroski F-Score: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: ₹72.93 vs. price of ₹46.92 (35.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1284 of 1912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:507474 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Business Description
Kothari Fermentation And Biochem Ltd is a company that is engaged in the business of manufacturing fresh yeast, active dried yeast, instant dried yeast, inactive dried yeast, live yeast, mono-oligosaccharides, yeast extract powder, and distiller dried yeast. The company markets its products under Sunrise, KF, Super Fast Instant Yeast, Alcomax Distiller's Instant Yeast, and Four Seasons brands. In addition to its own brands, the company also supplies instant yeast products to prominent import houses across India, which are marketed under their respective private labels. It operates in a single business segment, Yeast, and has also expanded into cattle feed products.
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