CourseraMEX:COUR 71 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:COUR with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN138.38 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Coursera ranks better than 67.45% 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
Coursera has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coursera's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:COUR'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 5 Max: 6
Current: 6
During the past 7 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Coursera was 6. The lowest was 4. And the median was 5.
Coursera (MEX:COUR) 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.
Coursera Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Coursera Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coursera'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.
MEX:COUR vs LINC, DAO, STRA: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Coursera'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.
Coursera Piotroski F-Score vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coursera's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coursera'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.
This Year (Mar26) TTM:
Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was -146.868 + -157.76 + -482.553 + -369.67 = MXN-1,157 Mil. Cash Flow from Operations was 668.437 + 621.868 + 104.433 + 263.277 = MXN1,658 Mil. Revenue was 3522.943 + 3562.444 + 3545.322 + 3528.999 = MXN14,160 Mil. Gross Profit was 1933.759 + 1944.485 + 1923.009 + 1958.351 = MXN7,760 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(19459.84 + 18450.733 + 18257.982 + 18005.7 + 18041.716) / 5 = MXN18443.1942 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was MXN19,460 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN0 Mil. Total Current Assets was MXN16,110 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was MXN6,535 Mil.
Net Income was -419.53 + -269.757 + -450.483 + -159.574 = MXN-1,299 Mil.
Revenue was 3119.914 + 3467.462 + 3737.341 + 3668.155 = MXN13,993 Mil. Gross Profit was 1652.473 + 1894.207 + 1991.719 + 2002.858 = MXN7,541 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(15207.198 + 16568.042 + 17999.671 + 19402.058 + 19459.84) / 5 = MXN17727.3618 Mil. Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was MXN15,207 Mil. Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN63 Mil. Total Current Assets was MXN17,471 Mil. Total Current Liabilities was MXN6,843 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.
Coursera's current Net Income (TTM) was -1,157.
==> 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.
Coursera's return on assets of this year was -0.05944812. Coursera's return on assets of last year was -0.0854427.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Coursera's current ratio of this year was 2.46523194. Coursera's current ratio of last year was 2.55306427.
==> 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.
Coursera's number of shares in issue this year was 168.7. Coursera's number of shares in issue last year was 160.7.
==> 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.
Coursera's gross margin of this year was 0.54800593. Coursera's gross margin of last year was 0.53893561.
==> 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
Coursera's asset turnover of this year was 0.72763743. Coursera's asset turnover of last year was 0.92014795.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Coursera has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Coursera (MEX:COUR) 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 Coursera and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Coursera's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Coursera ranks #83 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 32.5%.
Is Coursera's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Coursera's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 6.00. The Education industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Coursera's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coursera ranks #83 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coursera has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coursera's Piotroski F-Score compare to LINC and DAO?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Coursera ranks #83 out of 255 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Coursera in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Coursera's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Coursera's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Coursera 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 Education company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Education companies is 5.00, based on 255 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. Coursera'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 Coursera and its competitors. For the Education 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. Coursera's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 20% 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 Coursera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coursera (MEX:COUR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN138.38, compared to a current price of MXN92.00 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 20% above the Education industry median of 5.00. Coursera's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Coursera (MEX:COUR), 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 Coursera (MEX:COUR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coursera stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN92.00 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN138.38.
GuruFocus considers Coursera to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:COUR:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: MXN138.38 vs. price of MXN92.00 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Education median (#83 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:COUR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coursera Inc is an online learning platform that connects learners, educators, and institutions with the goal of providing educational content that is affordable, accessible, and relevant. It combines content, data, and technology into a single, unified platform that is customizable and extensible to both individual learners and institutions. The company operates through two reporting segments: Consumer and Enterprise. The majority of revenue is generated from the Consumer segment. The consumer segment targets individual learners seeking to obtain hands-on learning, gain valuable job skills, receive professional-level certifications, and otherwise increase their knowledge to start or advance their careers.
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