Clicks GroupJSE:CLS -2.49%85 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:CLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R384.72 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 650 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Clicks Group ranks better than 97.38% 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
Clicks Group 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 Clicks Group's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CLS'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 7 Max: 8
Current: 8
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Clicks Group was 8. The lowest was 4. And the median was 7.
Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) 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.
Clicks Group Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Clicks Group Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clicks Group'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.
Clicks Group Piotroski F-Score Competitor Comparison
For the Pharmaceutical Retailers subindustry, Clicks Group'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.
Clicks Group Piotroski F-Score vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Clicks Group's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clicks Group'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.
Clicks Group's current Net Income (TTM) was 3,236.
==> 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.
Clicks Group's return on assets of this year was 0.15546482. Clicks Group's return on assets of last year was 0.14904538.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Clicks Group's gearing of this year was 0.12478166. Clicks Group's gearing of last year was 0.1273061.
==> 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
Clicks Group's current ratio of this year was 1.1115571. Clicks Group's current ratio of last year was 1.08936769.
==> 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.
Clicks Group's number of shares in issue this year was 237.512. Clicks Group's number of shares in issue last year was 238.346.
==> 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.
Clicks Group's gross margin of this year was 0.23834645. Clicks Group's gross margin of last year was 0.23400025.
==> 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
Clicks Group's asset turnover of this year was 2.29753351. Clicks Group's asset turnover of last year was 2.38707583.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Clicks Group has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Clicks Group and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Clicks Group's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Clicks Group ranks #17 out of 650 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Clicks Group's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Clicks Group's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Clicks Group's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clicks Group ranks #17 out of 650 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clicks Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clicks Group's Piotroski F-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Clicks Group ranks #17 out of 650 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Clicks Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Clicks Group's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Clicks Group's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Clicks Group 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 650 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. Clicks Group's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% 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 Clicks Group 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. Clicks Group's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clicks Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R384.72, compared to a current price of R221.00 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 60% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 5.00. Clicks Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Clicks Group (JSE:CLS), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 28, 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 Clicks Group (JSE:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clicks Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R221.00 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R384.72.
GuruFocus considers Clicks Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CLS:
Piotroski F-Score: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: R384.72 vs. price of R221.00 (42.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#17 of 650)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clicks Group Ltd operates prominently in health, beauty, and wellness retail across southern Africa. The company predominantly operates a retail pharmacy chain in South Africa, with a limited number of operations in bordering countries. The company has a portfolio of retail franchise brands including The Body Shop, M-Kem, and Sorbet among others. The company's business segments include Retail and Distribution. The company generates revenue from in-store and online sales of health, beauty, and wellness items, plus wholesale pharmaceutical distribution. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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