EXG (Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq) Piotroski F-Score: 3 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 25% Below Median

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EXG Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Inc EXG
54 GF Score
Price $9.84
GF Value $16.59
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What is Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Piotroski F-Score?

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq EXG -0.61% 54 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates EXG with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,594 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks worse than 77.98% 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

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

EXG' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 4   Max: 6
Current: 3

During the past 9 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq was 6. The lowest was 3. And the median was 4.

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq  (NYSE:EXG) 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.


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Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq'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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Piotroski F-Score Chart

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
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Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Semi-Annual Data
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EXG vs JPC, AAMI, DBRG: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq'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.


Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Piotroski F-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq'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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Net Income was $418.1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $0.0 Mil.
Revenue was $420.3 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Oct24)
to the end of this year (Oct25) was (2822.361 + 3034.243) / 2 = $2928.302 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Oct24) was $2,822.4 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $3,034.2 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $43.1 Mil.
Net Income was $592.3 Mil.

Revenue was $594.6 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Oct23)
to the end of last year (Oct24) was (2474.496 + 2822.361) / 2 = $2648.4285 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Oct23) was $2,474.5 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.0 Mil.
Total Assets was $2,822.4 Mil.
Total Liabilities was $8.2 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Net Income (TTM) was 418.1. ==> 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 0.0. ==> 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 (Oct24)
=418.112/2822.361
=0.14814264

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Oct23)
=592.314/2474.496
=0.23936753

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's return on assets of this year was 0.14814264. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's return on assets of last year was 0.23936753. ==> 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Net Income (TTM) was 418.1. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 0.0. ==> 0.0 <= 418.1 ==> CFROA <= ROA ==> Score 0.

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: Oct25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Oct24 to Oct25
=0/2928.302
=0

Gearing (Last Year: Oct24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Oct23 to Oct24
=0/2648.4285
=0

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's gearing of this year was 0. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's gearing of last year was 0. ==> 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

* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Total Current Assets and Total Current Liabilities reported. Thus, we use Total Assets and Total Liabilities to calculate current ratio for banks and insurance companies.

Current Ratio (This Year: Oct25)=Total Assets/Total Liabilities
=3034.243/43.135
=70.34294656

Current Ratio (Last Year: Oct24)=Total Assets/Total Liabilities
=2822.361/8.164
=345.70810877

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current ratio of this year was 70.34294656. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current ratio of last year was 345.70810877. ==> 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's number of shares in issue this year was 305.191. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's number of shares in issue last year was 305.316. ==> 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.

* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Gross Profit reported. Thus, we use net income instead of gross profit and calculate Net Margin for this score.

Net Margin (This Year: TTM)=Net Income/Revenue
=418.112/420.257
=0.99489598

Net Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Net Income/Revenue
=592.314/594.562
=0.99621907

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's net margin of this year was 0.99489598. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's net margin of last year was 0.99621907. ==> Last year's net 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 (Oct24)
=420.257/2822.361
=0.14890264

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Oct23)
=594.562/2474.496
=0.240276

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's asset turnover of this year was 0.14890264. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's asset turnover of last year was 0.240276. ==> 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+0+0+0+1+0+1+0+0
=3

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

Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq 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?
Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Aug. 21, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks #1243 out of 1594 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 78%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. The Asset Management industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's value of 3 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks #1243 out of 1594 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's Piotroski F-Score compare to JPC and AAMI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq ranks #1243 out of 1594 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's value of 3 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq 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 Asset Management company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Asset Management companies is 5.00, based on 1,594 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. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq'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 Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq and its competitors. For the Asset Management 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. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.59, compared to a current price of $9.84 — trading 40.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 40% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.00. Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Aug. 21, 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq (EXG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $9.84 is trading 40.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.59. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EXG:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $16.59 vs. price of $9.84 (40.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% below the Asset Management median (#1243 of 1594)

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


Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Tax-Mgd Glbl Div Eq Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains. The secondary focus of the fund is capital appreciation. It invests in a diversified portfolio of domestic and foreign common stocks, emphasizing dividend-paying stocks. It writes call options on one or more U.S. and foreign indices for a portion of the value of its common stock portfolio to generate current cash flow from the options premium received. Its portfolio of investments consists of capital markets, banks, internet and direct marketing retail, biotechnology, media, oil, gas, consumable fuels, and other sectors.
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