Catella AB (LTS:0RL4) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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LTS:0RL4 Catella AB LTS:0RL4
69 GF Score
Price kr20.10
GF Value kr25.18
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Catella AB Piotroski F-Score?

Catella AB LTS:0RL4 69 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RL4 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr25.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,595 Asset Management companies, Catella AB ranks better than 99.25% 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

Catella AB 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 Catella AB's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0RL4' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 5   Max: 9
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Catella AB was 9. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.

Catella AB  (LTS:0RL4) 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.


Catella AB Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Catella AB Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Catella AB'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.

Catella AB Piotroski F-Score Chart

Catella AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Piotroski F-Score
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Catella AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.00 9.00 9.00 7.00 8.00

LTS:0RL4 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Catella AB'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.


Catella AB Piotroski F-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Catella AB's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Catella AB'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 320 + -28 + -61 + -50 = kr181 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 1059 + 18 + 3 + -80 = kr1,000 Mil.
Revenue was 722 + 378 + 465 + 296 = kr1,861 Mil.
Gross Profit was 377 + 81 + 155 + 57 = kr670 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(5118 + 4355 + 4192 + 4144 + 3963) / 5 = kr4354.4 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was kr5,118 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr1,272 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr2,378 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr692 Mil.
Net Income was -33 + -23 + 59 + -182 = kr-179 Mil.

Revenue was 428 + 379 + 979 + 325 = kr2,111 Mil.
Gross Profit was 114 + 127 + 203 + 65 = kr509 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(5869 + 5713 + 5721 + 5549 + 5118) / 5 = kr5594 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was kr5,869 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was kr2,545 Mil.
Total Current Assets was kr3,436 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was kr613 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.

Catella AB's current Net Income (TTM) was 181. ==> 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.

Catella AB's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 1,000. ==> 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)
=181/5118
=0.03536538

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=-179/5869
=-0.03049923

Catella AB's return on assets of this year was 0.03536538. Catella AB's return on assets of last year was -0.03049923. ==> 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.

Catella AB's current Net Income (TTM) was 181. Catella AB's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 1,000. ==> 1,000 > 181 ==> 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
=1272/4354.4
=0.29211832

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=2545/5594
=0.45495173

Catella AB's gearing of this year was 0.29211832. Catella AB's gearing of last year was 0.45495173. ==> 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: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=2378/692
=3.43641618

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=3436/613
=5.60522023

Catella AB's current ratio of this year was 3.43641618. Catella AB's current ratio of last year was 5.60522023. ==> 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.

Catella AB's number of shares in issue this year was 88.349. Catella AB's number of shares in issue last year was 88.349. ==> 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
=670/1861
=0.36002149

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=509/2111
=0.24111795

Catella AB's gross margin of this year was 0.36002149. Catella AB's gross margin of last year was 0.24111795. ==> 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)
=1861/5118
=0.3636186

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=2111/5869
=0.35968649

Catella AB's asset turnover of this year was 0.3636186. Catella AB's asset turnover of last year was 0.35968649. ==> 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+1+0+1+1+1
=8

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

Catella AB has an F-score of 8. 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 8 mean?
Catella AB (LTS:0RL4) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Catella AB and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Catella AB's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #12 out of 1595 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Catella AB's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Catella AB's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. The Asset Management industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Catella AB's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #12 out of 1595 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Catella AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catella AB's Piotroski F-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Catella AB ranks #12 out of 1595 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Catella AB in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Catella AB's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Catella AB's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Catella AB 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Asset Management companies is 5.00, based on 1,595 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. Catella AB'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 Catella AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management 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. Catella AB's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above 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 Catella AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catella AB (LTS:0RL4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr25.18, compared to a current price of kr20.10 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 60% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.00. Catella AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Catella AB (LTS:0RL4), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 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 Catella AB (LTS:0RL4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catella AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr20.10 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr25.18. GuruFocus considers Catella AB to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RL4:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: kr25.18 vs. price of kr20.10 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Asset Management median (#12 of 1595)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RL4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Catella AB Business Description

Other Exchanges CAT B:SwedenCAT A:Sweden
Address Birger Jarlsgatan 6, P.O. Box 5894, Stockholm, SWE, SE-102 40
Catella AB is a Swedish financial firm specializing in property investments, fund management, and corporate finance advisory services across Europe. The group consists of a number of companies that conduct operations in three business areas: i) Investment Management: It offers regulated fund products, regional asset management services and project management of real estate developments. ii) Principal Investments: It makes direct investments and co-investments with partners in real estate projects. iii) Corporate Finance: It is a European advisor within real estate related corporate finance services such as real estate transactions, M&A, debt and equity capital markets advisory. The majority of revenue is derived from the Investment Management segment.
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