Deutsche Lufthansa AGFRA:LHA +2.40%74 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:LHA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 979 Transportation companies, Deutsche Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa AG's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LHA'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 6 Max: 8
Current: 8
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Deutsche Lufthansa AG was 8. The lowest was 1. And the median was 6.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (FRA:LHA) 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.
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 Lufthansa AG Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Deutsche Lufthansa AG Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Lufthansa 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.
FRA:LHA vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Deutsche Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa AG Piotroski F-Score vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* 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.
*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 Lufthansa AG's current Net Income (TTM) was 1,559.
==> 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 Lufthansa AG's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 4,303.
==> 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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's return on assets of this year was 0.03238471. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's return on assets of last year was 0.02595126.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's gearing of this year was 0.23772083. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's gearing of last year was 0.25624201.
==> 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
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current ratio of this year was 0.80844215. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's current ratio of last year was 0.79669601.
==> 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 Lufthansa AG's number of shares in issue this year was 1199.265. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's number of shares in issue last year was 1198.293.
==> 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.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's gross margin of this year was 0.13188781. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's gross margin of last year was 0.12725754.
==> 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
Deutsche Lufthansa AG's asset turnover of this year was 0.83539676. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's asset turnover of last year was 0.80907133.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG (FRA:LHA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Deutsche Lufthansa AG and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #25 out of 979 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Deutsche Lufthansa 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 1.00 to a high of 8.00. The Transportation industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 8 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Lufthansa AG's Piotroski F-Score compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Lufthansa AG ranks #25 out of 979 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Deutsche Lufthansa AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Deutsche Lufthansa AG's value of 8 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Lufthansa AG's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Deutsche Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG (FRA:LHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.86, compared to a current price of €9.73 — trading 23.8% 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 Lufthansa AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (FRA:LHA), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 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 Deutsche Lufthansa AG (FRA:LHA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Lufthansa AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.73 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.86.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Lufthansa AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LHA:
Piotroski F-Score: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: €7.86 vs. price of €9.73 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% above the Transportation median (#25 of 979)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LHA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lufthansa AG is a European airline group operating through three primary segments: passenger airlines, logistics (Lufthansa Cargo), and MRO (Lufthansa Technik). The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, and the equity interest in SunExpress. As of 2025, Lufthansa also holds a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with strategic integration underway.
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