CADNF (Cascades) Piotroski F-Score: 7 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 17% Above Median


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62 GF Score
Price $8.10
GF Value $151.57
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What is Cascades Piotroski F-Score?

Cascades CADNF 62 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CADNF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $151.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 389 Packaging & Containers companies, Cascades ranks better than 89.46% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Cascades has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

CADNF' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 6   Max: 8
Current: 7

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Cascades was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.

Cascades  (OTCPK:CADNF) 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.


Cascades Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Cascades Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cascades'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.

Cascades Piotroski F-Score Chart

Cascades Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Piotroski F-Score
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Cascades 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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CADNF vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Cascades'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.


Cascades Piotroski F-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cascades's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cascades'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 -2.195 + 20.963 + 26.821 + 28.426 = $74 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 49.02 + 130.837 + 132.657 + 13.12 = $326 Mil.
Revenue was 868.452 + 894.897 + 867.706 + 66417.638 = $69,049 Mil.
Gross Profit was 354.843 + 357.091 + 358.826 + 65922.741 = $66,994 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(3518.39 + 3519.9 + 3516.698 + 3387.459 + 3456.268) / 5 = $3479.743 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was $3,518 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,391 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $894 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $585 Mil.
Net Income was 0.73 + 0.738 + -9.125 + 4.876 = $-3 Mil.

Revenue was 861 + 886.609 + 850.004 + 803.845 = $3,401 Mil.
Gross Profit was 334.185 + 343.275 + 343.932 + 330.872 = $1,352 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(3557.92 + 3561.474 + 3590.728 + 3473.012 + 3518.39) / 5 = $3540.3048 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was $3,558 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $1,305 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $874 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $798 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.

Cascades's current Net Income (TTM) was 74. ==> 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.

Cascades's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 326. ==> 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)
=74.015/3518.39
=0.02103661

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=-2.781/3557.92
=-0.00078164

Cascades's return on assets of this year was 0.02103661. Cascades's return on assets of last year was -0.00078164. ==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.

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.

Cascades's current Net Income (TTM) was 74. Cascades's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 326. ==> 326 > 74 ==> 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
=1390.671/3479.743
=0.39964762

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=1304.681/3540.3048
=0.36852222

Cascades's gearing of this year was 0.39964762. Cascades's gearing of last year was 0.36852222. ==> 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
=893.586/584.548
=1.52867857

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=873.502/798.272
=1.09424106

Cascades's current ratio of this year was 1.52867857. Cascades's current ratio of last year was 1.09424106. ==> 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.

Cascades's number of shares in issue this year was 102.034. Cascades's number of shares in issue last year was 101.422. ==> 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
=66993.501/69048.693
=0.97023561

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=1352.264/3401.458
=0.39755423

Cascades's gross margin of this year was 0.97023561. Cascades's gross margin of last year was 0.39755423. ==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.

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)
=69048.693/3518.39
=19.62508221

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=3401.458/3557.92
=0.95602431

Cascades's asset turnover of this year was 19.62508221. Cascades's asset turnover of last year was 0.95602431. ==> 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
=1+1+1+1+0+1+0+1+1
=7

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

Cascades has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 7 mean?
Cascades (CADNF) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Cascades and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Cascades' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Cascades ranks #41 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Cascades' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Cascades' current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 17% above 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 8.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Cascades' value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cascades ranks #41 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cascades has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cascades' Piotroski F-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Cascades ranks #41 out of 389 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Cascades in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Cascades' value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Cascades' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Cascades has consistently been above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.00, based on 389 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. Cascades's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% above 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 Cascades and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Cascades's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above 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 Cascades stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cascades (CADNF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $151.57, compared to a current price of $8.10 — trading 94.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 40% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.00. Cascades' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cascades (CADNF), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 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 Cascades (CADNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cascades stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.10 is trading 94.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $151.57. GuruFocus considers Cascades to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for CADNF:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $151.57 vs. price of $8.10 (94.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 40% above the Packaging & Containers median (#41 of 389)

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


Cascades Business Description

Other Exchanges CS6:GermanyCAS:Canada
Address 404 Marie-Victorin Boulevard, C.P. 30, Kingsey Falls, QC, CAN, J0A 1B0
Cascades Inc is a paper and packaging company that produces, converts, and sells packaging and tissue products composed predominantly of recycled fibres. Its customer base includes food processing companies, the maintenance industry, the accommodations and housing industry, micro-businesses, and boutiques. The products are marketed through brands such as Cascades Fresh, Cascades Protect, Cascades IMGN, Cascades PRO, and Cascades Fluff & Tuff, among others. The company is organized into two main business segments: Packaging Products and Tissue Papers. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Packaging Product segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the operations located in Canada.
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