Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS (IST:FORTE) Piotroski F-Score: 7 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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IST:FORTE Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Ve Savunma Sanayi AS IST:FORTE
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What is Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Piotroski F-Score?

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS IST:FORTE +4.58% 61 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates IST:FORTE with a GF Score™ of 61/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,740 Software companies, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS ranks better than 91.79% 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

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS 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 Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

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

During the past 6 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS was 7. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS  (IST:FORTE) 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.


Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS'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.

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Piotroski F-Score Chart

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Annual Data
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Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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IST:FORTE vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS'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.


Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Piotroski F-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS'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 -19.56 + 1860.447 + 528.334 + 9.619 = ₺2,379 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -126.546 + 491.157 + 2591.854 + 87.937 = ₺3,044 Mil.
Revenue was 264.458 + 549.219 + 1324.1 + 991.714 = ₺3,129 Mil.
Gross Profit was 44.647 + 74.531 + 806.595 + 152.852 = ₺1,079 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(1305.416 + 1696.334 + 4698.484 + 5908.967 + 6772.796) / 5 = ₺4076.3994 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was ₺1,305 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺1,328 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺2,919 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺2,153 Mil.
Net Income was -67.398 + -37.521 + 58.017 + -44.316 = ₺-91 Mil.

Revenue was 473.433 + 297.805 + 1218.291 + 321.55 = ₺2,311 Mil.
Gross Profit was 31.701 + 55.596 + 285.122 + 82.011 = ₺454 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(1108.476 + 1102.489 + 1021.03 + 1831.728 + 1305.416) / 5 = ₺1273.8278 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was ₺1,108 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₺40 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₺706 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₺423 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.

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,379. ==> 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.

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 3,044. ==> 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)
=2378.84/1305.416
=1.822285

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=-91.218/1108.476
=-0.08229136

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's return on assets of this year was 1.822285. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's return on assets of last year was -0.08229136. ==> 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.

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,379. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 3,044. ==> 3,044 > 2,379 ==> 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
=1328.203/4076.3994
=0.32582749

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=39.883/1273.8278
=0.03130957

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's gearing of this year was 0.32582749. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's gearing of last year was 0.03130957. ==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.

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
=2919.479/2153.459
=1.35571608

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=706.494/423.197
=1.6694211

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's current ratio of this year was 1.35571608. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's current ratio of last year was 1.6694211. ==> 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.

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's number of shares in issue this year was 67. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's number of shares in issue last year was 67. ==> 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
=1078.625/3129.491
=0.34466468

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=454.43/2311.079
=0.1966311

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's gross margin of this year was 0.34466468. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's gross margin of last year was 0.1966311. ==> 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)
=3129.491/1305.416
=2.39731319

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=2311.079/1108.476
=2.08491569

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's asset turnover of this year was 2.39731319. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's asset turnover of last year was 2.08491569. ==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.

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+0+0+1+1+1
=7

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

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS 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?
Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS (IST:FORTE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 21, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS ranks #225 out of 2740 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS'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 Software industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS ranks #225 out of 2740 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's Piotroski F-Score compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS ranks #225 out of 2740 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS'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, Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS 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 Software company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Software companies is 5.00, based on 2,740 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. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS'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 Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS and its competitors. For the Software 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. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS'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 Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS stock overvalued right now?
Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS (IST:FORTE) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 7. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 40% above the Software industry median of 5.00. Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS (IST:FORTE), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 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.

Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Vevunmanayi AS Business Description

Address Mustafa Kemal Neighbourhood 2123. Street, Cepa Site Shopping Center No:2/501 Cankaya, Ankara, TUR
Forte Bilgi Iletisim Teknolojileri Ve Savunma Sanayi AS operates in the fields of system integration and software development. It offers system infrastructure, system integration, software development, consultancy, and Technical Documentation Authoring, Material Coding, and Technical Services.
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