Adobe (MEX:ADBE) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 14% Above Median


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What is Adobe Piotroski F-Score?

Adobe MEX:ADBE +0.21% 89 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:ADBE with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN10,532.69 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,742 Software companies, Adobe ranks better than 98.69% 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

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

MEX:ADBE' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5   Med: 7   Max: 9
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Adobe was 9. The lowest was 5. And the median was 7.

Adobe  (MEX:ADBE) 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.


Adobe Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Adobe Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Adobe'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.

Adobe Piotroski F-Score Chart

Adobe Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Piotroski F-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.00 5.00 9.00 6.00 7.00

Adobe Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 7.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 8.00

MEX:ADBE vs CDNS, INTU, ADP: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Adobe'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.


Adobe Piotroski F-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adobe's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Adobe'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 (May26) TTM:Last Year (May25) TTM:
Net Income was 33420.79 + 34002.326 + 32529.902 + 29702.858 = MXN129,656 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 41455.359 + 57891.892 + 50938.831 + 37562.317 = MXN187,848 Mil.
Revenue was 112936.62 + 113475.437 + 110178.039 + 114820.976 = MXN451,411 Mil.
Gross Profit was 100828.185 + 101585.614 + 98743.494 + 102415.869 = MXN403,573 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (May25)
to the end of this year (May26) was
(546122.046 + 542314.558 + 540373.18 + 511523.673 + 519331.564) / 5 = MXN531933.0042 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (May25) was MXN546,122 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN89,022 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN157,328 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN209,551 Mil.
Net Income was 33217.757 + 34300.794 + 37171.499 + 32856.313 = MXN137,546 Mil.

Revenue was 106675.553 + 114254.457 + 117282.136 + 114113.024 = MXN452,325 Mil.
Gross Profit was 95747.621 + 101699.918 + 104515.337 + 101716.615 = MXN403,679 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (May24)
to the end of last year (May25) was
(509938.958 + 588411.934 + 616109.922 + 614838.357 + 546122.046) / 5 = MXN575084.2434 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (May24) was MXN509,939 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN126,082 Mil.
Total Current Assets was MXN174,444 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was MXN175,629 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.

Adobe's current Net Income (TTM) was 129,656. ==> 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.

Adobe's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 187,848. ==> 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 (May25)
=129655.876/546122.046
=0.23741191

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (May24)
=137546.363/509938.958
=0.26973104

Adobe's return on assets of this year was 0.23741191. Adobe's return on assets of last year was 0.26973104. ==> 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.

Adobe's current Net Income (TTM) was 129,656. Adobe's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 187,848. ==> 187,848 > 129,656 ==> 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: May26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from May25 to May26
=89021.824/531933.0042
=0.16735533

Gearing (Last Year: May25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from May24 to May25
=126081.971/575084.2434
=0.21924087

Adobe's gearing of this year was 0.16735533. Adobe's gearing of last year was 0.21924087. ==> 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: May26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=157327.986/209550.884
=0.75078655

Current Ratio (Last Year: May25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=174443.51/175628.746
=0.99325147

Adobe's current ratio of this year was 0.75078655. Adobe's current ratio of last year was 0.99325147. ==> 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.

Adobe's number of shares in issue this year was 402. Adobe's number of shares in issue last year was 429. ==> 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
=403573.162/451411.072
=0.89402584

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=403679.491/452325.17
=0.89245419

Adobe's gross margin of this year was 0.89402584. Adobe's gross margin of last year was 0.89245419. ==> 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 (May25)
=451411.072/546122.046
=0.82657544

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (May24)
=452325.17/509938.958
=0.88701827

Adobe's asset turnover of this year was 0.82657544. Adobe's asset turnover of last year was 0.88701827. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

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+1+0+1+1+0
=6

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

Adobe 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 8 mean?
Adobe (MEX:ADBE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Adobe and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Adobe's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #36 out of 2742 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Adobe's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Adobe'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 5.00 to a high of 9.00. The Software industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Adobe's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adobe ranks #36 out of 2742 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adobe has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adobe's Piotroski F-Score compare to CDNS and INTU?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adobe ranks #36 out of 2742 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Adobe in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Adobe's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Adobe's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Adobe 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 2,742 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. Adobe'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 Adobe 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. Adobe'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 Adobe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe (MEX:ADBE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN10,532.69, compared to a current price of MXN3,475.01 — trading 67% 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 Software industry median of 5.00. Adobe's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Adobe (MEX:ADBE), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 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 Adobe (MEX:ADBE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adobe stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,475.01 is trading 67% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN10,532.69. GuruFocus considers Adobe to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ADBE:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN10,532.69 vs. price of MXN3,475.01 (67% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Software median (#36 of 2742)

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


Adobe Business Description

Address 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95110-2704
Adobe provides content creation, document management, and digital marketing and advertising software and services to creative professionals and marketers for creating, managing, delivering, measuring, optimizing, and engaging with compelling content multiple operating systems, devices, and media. The company operates with three segments: digital media content creation, digital experience for marketing solutions, and publishing for legacy products (less than 5% of revenue).
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