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.
Platinum Asset Management Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Platinum Asset Management Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* 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:PIJ vs ETV, RQI, ETG: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Platinum Asset Management'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.
Platinum Asset Management Piotroski F-Score vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Platinum Asset Management's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Platinum Asset Management'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.
Platinum Asset Management's current Net Income (TTM) was 3.54.
==> 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.
Platinum Asset Management's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 29.06.
==> 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.
Platinum Asset Management's return on assets of this year was 0.01656186. Platinum Asset Management's return on assets of last year was 0.1280563.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Platinum Asset Management's gearing of this year was 0.02788338. Platinum Asset Management's gearing of last year was 0.03045596.
==> 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.
Platinum Asset Management's current ratio of this year was 6.64260098. Platinum Asset Management's current ratio of last year was 11.77239402.
==> 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.
Platinum Asset Management's number of shares in issue this year was 574.862. Platinum Asset Management's number of shares in issue last year was 579.397.
==> 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.
Platinum Asset Management's net margin of this year was 0.04609851. Platinum Asset Management's net margin of last year was 0.24380249.
==> 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
Platinum Asset Management's asset turnover of this year was 0.35927103. Platinum Asset Management's asset turnover of last year was 0.52524607.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Platinum Asset Management has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Platinum Asset Management and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Platinum Asset Management's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is Platinum Asset Management's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Platinum Asset Management's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 17% below 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 6.00. The Asset Management industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Platinum Asset Management's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Overall, Platinum Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Platinum Asset Management's Piotroski F-Score compare to ETV and RQI?
Platinum Asset Management's Piotroski F-Score of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Platinum Asset Management's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Platinum Asset Management'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 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Platinum Asset Management has consistently been at 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. Platinum Asset Management's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 0% at 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 Platinum Asset Management 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. Platinum Asset Management's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 17% 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 Platinum Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.37, compared to a current price of €0.38 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 0% at the Asset Management industry median of 5.00. Platinum Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 3 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 Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 Platinum Asset Management (FRA:PIJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platinum Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.38 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.37.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PIJ:
Piotroski F-Score: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: €0.37 vs. price of €0.38 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PIJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L1 Group was formed through the strategic merger of two Australian investment management firms: Platinum Asset Management, a Sydney-based international equities manager founded in 1994, and L1 Capital, a Melbourne-based boutique founded in 2007 with diversified capabilities across equities, alternatives, and property investments. The combined entity serves a diverse client base encompassing institutional investors, wholesale clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail investors across both domestic and international markets. The firm has approximately AUD 17 billion in funds under management as of June 2025.
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