DocCheck AG (HAM:AJ91) Piotroski F-Score: 7 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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HAM:AJ91 DocCheck AG HAM:AJ91
71 GF Score
Price €11.90
GF Value €9.52
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What is DocCheck AG Piotroski F-Score?

DocCheck AG HAM:AJ91 +0.85% 71 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates HAM:AJ91 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.52. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 645 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, DocCheck AG ranks better than 88.68% 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

DocCheck AG 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 DocCheck AG's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HAM:AJ91' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 6   Max: 7
Current: 7

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of DocCheck AG was 7. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.

DocCheck AG  (HAM:AJ91) 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.


DocCheck AG Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


DocCheck AG Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DocCheck 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.

DocCheck AG Piotroski F-Score Chart

DocCheck AG Annual Data
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Piotroski F-Score
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DocCheck AG Semi-Annual Data
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HAM:AJ91 vs VEEV, BTSG, TEM: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, DocCheck 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.


DocCheck AG Piotroski F-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, DocCheck AG's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DocCheck 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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Net Income was €5.33 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €5.98 Mil.
Revenue was €55.32 Mil.
Gross Profit was €37.31 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Dec24)
to the end of this year (Dec25) was (58.125 + 55.675) / 2 = €56.9 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Dec24) was €58.13 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €3.21 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €33.92 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €10.66 Mil.
Net Income was €5.28 Mil.

Revenue was €53.79 Mil.
Gross Profit was €35.88 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec23)
to the end of last year (Dec24) was (56.139 + 58.125) / 2 = €57.132 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec23) was €56.14 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €4.10 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €37.74 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €13.79 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.

DocCheck AG's current Net Income (TTM) was 5.33. ==> 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.

DocCheck AG's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 5.98. ==> 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 (Dec24)
=5.334/58.125
=0.09176774

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec23)
=5.283/56.139
=0.0941057

DocCheck AG's return on assets of this year was 0.09176774. DocCheck AG's return on assets of last year was 0.0941057. ==> 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.

DocCheck AG's current Net Income (TTM) was 5.33. DocCheck AG's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 5.98. ==> 5.98 > 5.33 ==> 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: Dec25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec24 to Dec25
=3.209/56.9
=0.05639719

Gearing (Last Year: Dec24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec23 to Dec24
=4.098/57.132
=0.07172863

DocCheck AG's gearing of this year was 0.05639719. DocCheck AG's gearing of last year was 0.07172863. ==> 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: Dec25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=33.919/10.659
=3.18219345

Current Ratio (Last Year: Dec24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=37.742/13.792
=2.73651392

DocCheck AG's current ratio of this year was 3.18219345. DocCheck AG's current ratio of last year was 2.73651392. ==> 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.

DocCheck AG's number of shares in issue this year was 5.074. DocCheck AG's number of shares in issue last year was 5.074. ==> 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
=37.307/55.315
=0.67444635

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=35.883/53.785
=0.66715627

DocCheck AG's gross margin of this year was 0.67444635. DocCheck AG's gross margin of last year was 0.66715627. ==> 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 (Dec24)
=55.315/58.125
=0.95165591

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec23)
=53.785/56.139
=0.95806837

DocCheck AG's asset turnover of this year was 0.95165591. DocCheck AG's asset turnover of last year was 0.95806837. ==> 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+0+1+1+1+1+1+0
=7

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

DocCheck AG 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?
DocCheck AG (HAM:AJ91) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on DocCheck AG and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, DocCheck AG's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, DocCheck AG ranks #73 out of 645 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is DocCheck AG's Piotroski F-Score too high?
DocCheck AG's 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 7.00. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. DocCheck AG's value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DocCheck AG ranks #73 out of 645 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DocCheck AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DocCheck AG's Piotroski F-Score compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, DocCheck AG ranks #73 out of 645 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places DocCheck AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. DocCheck AG's value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, DocCheck AG's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, DocCheck 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 5.00, based on 645 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. DocCheck AG'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 DocCheck AG and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services 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. DocCheck AG'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 DocCheck AG stock overvalued right now?
DocCheck AG (HAM:AJ91) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.52, compared to a current price of €11.90 — trading 25% above 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 Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 5.00. DocCheck AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 DocCheck AG (HAM:AJ91), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 22, 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 DocCheck AG (HAM:AJ91) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DocCheck AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.90 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.52.

Key valuation signals for HAM:AJ91:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €9.52 vs. price of €11.90 (25% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#73 of 645)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:AJ91 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DocCheck AG Business Description

Other Exchanges AJ91:Germany
Address Doccheck AG, Vogelsanger Strac E 66, Koln, DEU, 50823
DocCheck AG is a Germany-based company engaged in the healthcare sector. It operates through subsidiaries: antwerpes AG develops integrated communication concepts for the healthcare sector, including social media and digital communication with focus on e-marketing concepts, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine advertising (SEA) and search engine marketing (SEM); DocCheck Medical Services GmbH operates an online platform for healthcare professionals, such as physicians and pharmacists; DocCheck Medizinbedarf und Logistik GmbH wholesales medical products from third parties and also produces own medical products, and DocCheck Guano AG is a venture capital company with focus on e-health companies and promotes healthcare startups.
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