Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) Piotroski F-Score: 4 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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BUE:TGNO1 Transportadora de Gas del Norte SA BUE:TGNO1
82 GF Score
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GF Value ARS3.01
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What is Transportadora de Gas del Norte Piotroski F-Score?

Transportadora de Gas del Norte BUE:TGNO1 82 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates BUE:TGNO1 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS3.01. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Oil & Gas companies, Transportadora de Gas del Norte ranks worse than 60.29% 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

Transportadora de Gas del Norte 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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:TGNO1' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 6   Max: 8
Current: 4

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Transportadora de Gas del Norte was 8. The lowest was 2. And the median was 6.

Transportadora de Gas del Norte  (BUE:TGNO1) 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.


Transportadora de Gas del Norte Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Transportadora de Gas del Norte Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transportadora de Gas del Norte'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.

Transportadora de Gas del Norte Piotroski F-Score Chart

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Transportadora de Gas del Norte Quarterly Data
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BUE:TGNO1 vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Transportadora de Gas del Norte'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.


Transportadora de Gas del Norte Piotroski F-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Transportadora de Gas del Norte'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 29961.225 + 55617.934 + 58461.173 + 40310.521 = ARS184,351 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 58161.291 + 125543.003 + 77299.228 + 196951.528 = ARS457,955 Mil.
Revenue was 129969.288 + 139953.797 + 178899.414 + 168695.319 = ARS617,518 Mil.
Gross Profit was 78820.843 + 80451.174 + 89848.608 + 110763.925 = ARS359,885 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(1136500.896 + 1097930.025 + 1263838.879 + 1302696.187 + 1416987.517) / 5 = ARS1243590.7008 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was ARS1,136,501 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS7,719 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS600,660 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS207,684 Mil.
Net Income was 30540.979 + 31552.796 + 38876.5 + 86415.851 = ARS187,386 Mil.

Revenue was 137225.128 + 141377 + 165877.16 + 169995.993 = ARS614,475 Mil.
Gross Profit was 85443.877 + 82552.414 + 81721.834 + 116712.474 = ARS366,431 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(820453.823 + 846250.052 + 980234.435 + 1341362.086 + 1136500.896) / 5 = ARS1024960.2584 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was ARS820,454 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ARS5,756 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ARS501,807 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ARS121,344 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.

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current Net Income (TTM) was 184,351. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

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.

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 457,955. ==> 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)
=184350.853/1136500.896
=0.16220916

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=187386.126/820453.823
=0.22839326

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's return on assets of this year was 0.16220916. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's return on assets of last year was 0.22839326. ==> 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.

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current Net Income (TTM) was 184,351. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 457,955. ==> 457,955 > 184,351 ==> 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
=7719.366/1243590.7008
=0.00620732

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=5755.919/1024960.2584
=0.00561575

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's gearing of this year was 0.00620732. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's gearing of last year was 0.00561575. ==> 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

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=600659.889/207683.826
=2.89218424

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=501806.924/121343.747
=4.13541642

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current ratio of this year was 2.89218424. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's current ratio of last year was 4.13541642. ==> 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.

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's number of shares in issue this year was 439.352. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's number of shares in issue last year was 439.373. ==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.

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
=359884.55/617517.818
=0.58279217

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=366430.599/614475.281
=0.5963309

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's gross margin of this year was 0.58279217. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's gross margin of last year was 0.5963309. ==> 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)
=617517.818/1136500.896
=0.54335005

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=614475.281/820453.823
=0.7489456

Transportadora de Gas del Norte's asset turnover of this year was 0.54335005. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's asset turnover of last year was 0.7489456. ==> 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
=1+1+0+1+0+0+1+0+0
=4

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

Transportadora de Gas del Norte has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 4 mean?
Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Transportadora de Gas del Norte and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Norte ranks #589 out of 977 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Transportadora de Gas del Norte'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 2.00 to a high of 8.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's value of 4 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Norte ranks #589 out of 977 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Transportadora de Gas del Norte has a GF Score™ of 82/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transportadora de Gas del Norte's Piotroski F-Score compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Transportadora de Gas del Norte ranks #589 out of 977 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Transportadora de Gas del Norte in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's value of 4 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Transportadora de Gas del Norte's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Transportadora de Gas del Norte 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Oil & Gas companies is 5.00, based on 977 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. Transportadora de Gas del Norte'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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas 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. Transportadora de Gas del Norte'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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte stock overvalued right now?
Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3.01, compared to a current price of ARS2.65 — trading 12% 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 Oil & Gas industry median of 5.00. Transportadora de Gas del Norte's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 26, 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 Transportadora de Gas del Norte (BUE:TGNO1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transportadora de Gas del Norte stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ARS2.65 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3.01.

Key valuation signals for BUE:TGNO1:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 4 (33% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: ARS3.01 vs. price of ARS2.65 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% below the Oil & Gas median (#589 of 977)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TGNO1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Transportadora de Gas del Norte Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges TGNO4:Argentina
Address Avenida del Libertador, 22nd floor, Buenos Aires, ARG, 7208
Transportadora de Gas del Norte SA is an Argentina-based company. It is active in the distribution of natural gas. Its gas transportation system comprises two main pipelines: The Northern Pipeline, which begins in the province of Salta, and the Central Western Pipeline, which starts in the Province of Neuquen. The services offered by the company include Gas transportation and providing operation, maintenance, and technical assistance of third-party pipelines.
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