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Kapsch TrafficCom AGLTS:0GTO 62 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GTO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,730 Construction companies, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks worse than 65.38% 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
Kapsch TrafficCom AG has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0GTO'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 5 Max: 7
Current: 4
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Kapsch TrafficCom AG was 7. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kapsch TrafficCom 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Piotroski F-Score Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Kapsch TrafficCom 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Piotroski F-Score vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kapsch TrafficCom AG'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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Net Income (TTM) was -6.9.
==> Negative ==> Score 0.
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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's return on assets of this year was -0.01545646. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's return on assets of last year was 0.04828524.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's gearing of this year was 0.26943616. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's gearing of last year was 0.25727411.
==> 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
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current ratio of this year was 1.44438603. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current ratio of last year was 1.46617411.
==> 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's number of shares in issue this year was 14.3. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's number of shares in issue last year was 13.455.
==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.
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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's gross margin of this year was 0.15557894. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's gross margin of last year was 0.12071071.
==> 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
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's asset turnover of this year was 1.19521837. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's asset turnover of last year was 1.1222929.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Kapsch TrafficCom AG has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jul. 13, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1131 out of 1730 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. The Construction industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's value of 4 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1131 out of 1730 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Piotroski F-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1131 out of 1730 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Kapsch TrafficCom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's value of 4 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Kapsch TrafficCom 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 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Kapsch TrafficCom AG has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Construction companies is 5.00, based on 1,730 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. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% below 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.49, compared to a current price of €5.16 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 20% below the Construction industry median of 5.00. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 13, 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.16 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.49.
GuruFocus considers Kapsch TrafficCom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0GTO:
Piotroski F-Score: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: €6.49 vs. price of €5.16 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% below the Construction median (#1131 of 1730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0GTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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