Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 33% Above Median


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What is Deutsche Post AG Piotroski F-Score?

Deutsche Post AG FRA:DPW +3.95% 76 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:DPW with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 979 Transportation companies, Deutsche Post AG ranks better than 97.45% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, 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

Deutsche Post AG has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

FRA:DPW' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6   Max: 9
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Deutsche Post AG was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.

Deutsche Post AG  (FRA:DPW) 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.


Deutsche Post AG Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Deutsche Post AG Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deutsche Post AG'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.

Deutsche Post AG Piotroski F-Score Chart

Deutsche Post AG Annual Data
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Deutsche Post AG Quarterly Data
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FRA:DPW vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post AG'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.


Deutsche Post AG Piotroski F-Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Post AG's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Post AG'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 815 + 840 + 1059 + 812 = €3,526 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1710 + 2612 + 2619 + 2679 = €9,620 Mil.
Revenue was 19826 + 20128 + 22092 + 20420 = €82,466 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1990 + 2197 + 7311 + 2239 = €13,737 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(71630 + 67378 + 68753 + 71018 + 74413) / 5 = €70638.4 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was €71,630 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €23,755 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €21,688 Mil.
Net Income was 744 + 751 + 1097 + 786 = €3,378 Mil.

Revenue was 20639 + 20592 + 22706 + 20809 = €84,746 Mil.
Gross Profit was 2054 + 1967 + 7196 + 2129 = €13,346 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(68683 + 67583 + 66867 + 69875 + 71630) / 5 = €68927.6 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was €68,683 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €22,724 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €21,319 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.

Deutsche Post AG's current Net Income (TTM) was 3,526. ==> 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.

Deutsche Post AG's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 9,620. ==> 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)
=3526/71630
=0.04922518

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=3378/68683
=0.04918248

Deutsche Post AG's return on assets of this year was 0.04922518. Deutsche Post AG's return on assets of last year was 0.04918248. ==> 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.

Deutsche Post AG's current Net Income (TTM) was 3,526. Deutsche Post AG's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 9,620. ==> 9,620 > 3,526 ==> 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
=0/70638.4
=0

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=0/68927.6
=0

Deutsche Post AG's gearing of this year was 0. Deutsche Post AG'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

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=23755/21688
=1.09530616

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=22724/21319
=1.06590365

Deutsche Post AG's current ratio of this year was 1.09530616. Deutsche Post AG's current ratio of last year was 1.06590365. ==> 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.

Deutsche Post AG's number of shares in issue this year was 1125.893. Deutsche Post AG's number of shares in issue last year was 1173.252. ==> 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
=13737/82466
=0.16657774

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=13346/84746
=0.15748236

Deutsche Post AG's gross margin of this year was 0.16657774. Deutsche Post AG's gross margin of last year was 0.15748236. ==> 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)
=82466/71630
=1.1512774

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=84746/68683
=1.23387155

Deutsche Post AG's asset turnover of this year was 1.1512774. Deutsche Post AG's asset turnover of last year was 1.23387155. ==> 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+1+1+1+1+1+1+0
=8

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

Deutsche Post AG has an F-score of 8. 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 8 mean?
Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Deutsche Post AG's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #25 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Transportation industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Deutsche Post AG's value of 8 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #25 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's Piotroski F-Score compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #25 out of 979 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Deutsche Post AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Deutsche Post AG's value of 8 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Post AG's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Deutsche Post AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Transportation companies is 6.00, based on 979 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. Deutsche Post AG's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 33.3% 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Post AG's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% 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 Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.39, compared to a current price of €9.20 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 33.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.00. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 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 Deutsche Post AG (FRA:DPW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.20 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.39. GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:DPW:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €7.39 vs. price of €9.20 (24.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% above the Transportation median (#25 of 979)

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


Deutsche Post AG Business Description

Address Platz der Deutschen Post, Bonn, NW, DEU, 53250
Based in Germany, DHL Group ranks among the three dominant integrated global parcel-shipping providers, along with US-based FedEx and UPS. It's also a leading global third-party logistics provider in terms of air and ocean forwarding and outsourced contract logistics markets touching Europe. The DHL divisions (Express, Global Forwarding & Freight, eCommerce Solutions, and Supply Chain) generate roughly 80% of consolidated revenue. Roughly 20% comes from the Post & Parcel Germany division, which includes the legacy German postal operations and the faster growing domestic package delivery business in Germany.
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