Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) Piotroski F-Score: 3 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 40% Below Median


BSP:TASA3 Taurus Armas SA BSP:TASA3
59 GF Score
Price R$5.34
GF Value R$7.61
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Taurus Armas Piotroski F-Score?

Taurus Armas BSP:TASA3 +0.75% 59 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BSP:TASA3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Aerospace & Defense companies, Taurus Armas ranks worse than 79.31% 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

Taurus Armas 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 Taurus Armas's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:TASA3' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 5   Max: 8
Current: 3

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Taurus Armas was 8. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.

Taurus Armas  (BSP:TASA3) 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.


Taurus Armas Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Taurus Armas Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Taurus Armas'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.

Taurus Armas Piotroski F-Score Chart

Taurus Armas Annual Data
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Taurus Armas Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:TASA3 vs GE, RTX, BA: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Taurus Armas'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.


Taurus Armas Piotroski F-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Taurus Armas's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Taurus Armas'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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was 33.163 + 31.475 + -65.592 + -36.618 = R$-38 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -43.712 + 78.946 + 60.282 + 46.177 = R$142 Mil.
Revenue was 402.445 + 320.289 + 391.201 + 354.917 = R$1,469 Mil.
Gross Profit was 152.848 + 99.731 + 136.749 + 100.094 = R$489 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(2537.349 + 2563.359 + 2489.835 + 2586.405 + 2474.322) / 5 = R$2530.254 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was R$2,537 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$239 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,402 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$917 Mil.
Net Income was -8.985 + 26.133 + 40.501 + 18.627 = R$76 Mil.

Revenue was 407.911 + 360.653 + 455.244 + 349.094 = R$1,573 Mil.
Gross Profit was 144.314 + 127.874 + 164.807 + 112.907 = R$550 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(2176.188 + 2288.486 + 2324.478 + 2628.647 + 2537.349) / 5 = R$2391.0296 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was R$2,176 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was R$283 Mil.
Total Current Assets was R$1,463 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was R$861 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.

Taurus Armas's current Net Income (TTM) was -38. ==> 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.

Taurus Armas's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 142. ==> 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.

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

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar25)
=-37.572/2537.349
=-0.01480758

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=76.276/2176.188
=0.03505028

Taurus Armas's return on assets of this year was -0.01480758. Taurus Armas's return on assets of last year was 0.03505028. ==> 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.

Taurus Armas's current Net Income (TTM) was -38. Taurus Armas's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 142. ==> 142 > -38 ==> 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: Mar26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar25 to Mar26
=239.475/2530.254
=0.09464465

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=283.021/2391.0296
=0.11836784

Taurus Armas's gearing of this year was 0.09464465. Taurus Armas's gearing of last year was 0.11836784. ==> 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: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=1402.484/916.866
=1.52964992

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=1463.28/860.883
=1.69974317

Taurus Armas's current ratio of this year was 1.52964992. Taurus Armas's current ratio of last year was 1.69974317. ==> 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.

Taurus Armas's number of shares in issue this year was 139.168. Taurus Armas's number of shares in issue last year was 126.312. ==> 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
=489.422/1468.852
=0.33320035

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=549.902/1572.902
=0.34960983

Taurus Armas's gross margin of this year was 0.33320035. Taurus Armas's gross margin of last year was 0.34960983. ==> 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 (Mar25)
=1468.852/2537.349
=0.57889238

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=1572.902/2176.188
=0.72277855

Taurus Armas's asset turnover of this year was 0.57889238. Taurus Armas's asset turnover of last year was 0.72277855. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

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

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

Taurus Armas 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?
Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Taurus Armas and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Taurus Armas' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #253 out of 319 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Taurus Armas' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Taurus Armas' current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Taurus Armas' value of 3 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #253 out of 319 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taurus Armas has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taurus Armas' Piotroski F-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #253 out of 319 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Taurus Armas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Taurus Armas' value of 3 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Taurus Armas' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Taurus Armas 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.00, based on 319 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. Taurus Armas'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 Taurus Armas and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense 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. Taurus Armas's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taurus Armas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.61, compared to a current price of R$5.34 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 40% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.00. Taurus Armas' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jun. 27, 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 Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$5.34 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.61. GuruFocus considers Taurus Armas to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BSP:TASA3:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: R$7.61 vs. price of R$5.34 (29.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#253 of 319)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TASA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Taurus Armas Business Description

Other Exchanges TASA4:Brazil
Address Avenida Sao Borja, Floor 2181, Building A - Fazenda Sao Borja, Sao Leopoldo, RS, BRA, 93035-411
Taurus Armas SA is engaged in the manufacturing of small firearms and related products. The company has two main operating segments: Firearms and Accessories, Helmets, and Other. The Firearms and Accessories segment includes the production of firearms and related components, including Metal Injection Molding (MIM) operations, which are integrated into this segment. The Helmets segment is involved in the manufacturing of helmets through injection, coating, sewing, and assembly processes. It has three manufacturing plants, two in Brazil, located in the States of Rio Grande do Sul and Parana, and another in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Firearms and Accessories segment.
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