Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) Piotroski F-Score: 6 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 14% Below Median


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What is Convatec Group Piotroski F-Score?

Convatec Group LSE:CTEC +1.26% 77 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTEC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Convatec Group ranks better than 80.87% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Convatec Group has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

The historical rank and industry rank for Convatec Group's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CTEC' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 7   Max: 8
Current: 6

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Convatec Group was 8. The lowest was 4. And the median was 7.

Convatec Group  (LSE:CTEC) 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.


Convatec Group Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Convatec Group Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Convatec 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.

Convatec Group Piotroski F-Score Chart

Convatec Group Annual Data
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Convatec Group Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:CTEC vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Convatec 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.


Convatec Group Piotroski F-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Convatec Group's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Convatec Group'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 £131 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £351 Mil.
Revenue was £1,822 Mil.
Gross Profit was £1,024 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Dec24)
to the end of this year (Dec25) was (2780.365 + 2824.407) / 2 = £2802.386 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Dec24) was £2,780 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £1,115 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £702 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £460 Mil.
Net Income was £151 Mil.

Revenue was £1,811 Mil.
Gross Profit was £1,016 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec23)
to the end of last year (Dec24) was (2933.823 + 2780.365) / 2 = £2857.094 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec23) was £2,934 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £933 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £627 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £404 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.

Convatec Group's current Net Income (TTM) was 131. ==> 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.

Convatec Group's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 351. ==> 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)
=130.725/2780.365
=0.04701721

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec23)
=151.081/2933.823
=0.05149629

Convatec Group's return on assets of this year was 0.04701721. Convatec Group's return on assets of last year was 0.05149629. ==> 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.

Convatec Group's current Net Income (TTM) was 131. Convatec Group's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 351. ==> 351 > 131 ==> 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
=1114.524/2802.386
=0.39770538

Gearing (Last Year: Dec24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec23 to Dec24
=933.38/2857.094
=0.32668859

Convatec Group's gearing of this year was 0.39770538. Convatec Group's gearing of last year was 0.32668859. ==> 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: Dec25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=702.18/460.152
=1.52597403

Current Ratio (Last Year: Dec24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=627.263/404.201
=1.5518591

Convatec Group's current ratio of this year was 1.52597403. Convatec Group's current ratio of last year was 1.5518591. ==> 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.

Convatec Group's number of shares in issue this year was 2034.286. Convatec Group's number of shares in issue last year was 2056.797. ==> 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
=1024.137/1821.933
=0.56211562

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=1015.644/1810.599
=0.56094364

Convatec Group's gross margin of this year was 0.56211562. Convatec Group's gross margin of last year was 0.56094364. ==> 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)
=1821.933/2780.365
=0.65528555

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec23)
=1810.599/2933.823
=0.61714664

Convatec Group's asset turnover of this year was 0.65528555. Convatec Group's asset turnover of last year was 0.61714664. ==> 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+0+1+0+0+1+1+1
=6

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

Convatec Group has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 6 mean?
Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Convatec Group and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Convatec Group's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #154 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Convatec Group's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Convatec Group's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 14% below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Convatec Group's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #154 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Convatec Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Convatec Group's Piotroski F-Score compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Convatec Group ranks #154 out of 805 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Convatec Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Convatec Group's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Convatec 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, Convatec 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 5.00, based on 805 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. Convatec Group's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 Convatec Group and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments 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. Convatec Group's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 14% below 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 Convatec Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.55, compared to a current price of £2.09 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 20% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 5.00. Convatec Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 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 Convatec Group (LSE:CTEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Convatec Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.09 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.55. GuruFocus considers Convatec Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CTEC:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: £2.55 vs. price of £2.09 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#154 of 805)

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


Convatec Group Business Description

Address 20 Eastbourne Terrace, 7th Floor, London, GBR, W2 6LG
Originally spun out of Bristol-Myers Squibb, Convatec designs, manufactures, and markets advanced wound care, ostomy, continence care, and infusion sets for the acute-care hospital and chronic-care home settings. Advanced wound care and ostomy supplies are the largest divisions, accounting for 32% and 28% of total revenue, respectively. Continence care has become a slightly smaller business (22% of revenue) following the decision to exit the acute care market, and infusion sets contribute 18% of consolidated revenue.
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