Gentian Diagnostics ASOSL:GENT -4.88%72 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates OSL:GENT with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of kr61.81 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 806 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Gentian Diagnostics AS ranks worse than 76.67% on this metric.
Warning Sign:
Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Gentian Diagnostics AS has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gentian Diagnostics AS's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:GENT'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 4 Max: 8
Current: 3
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Gentian Diagnostics AS was 8. The lowest was 1. And the median was 4.
Gentian Diagnostics AS (OSL:GENT) 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.
Gentian Diagnostics AS Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Gentian Diagnostics AS Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gentian Diagnostics AS'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.
OSL:GENT vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Gentian Diagnostics AS'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.
Gentian Diagnostics AS Piotroski F-Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Gentian Diagnostics AS's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gentian Diagnostics AS'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.
Gentian Diagnostics AS's current Net Income (TTM) was -14.8.
==> 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.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Gentian Diagnostics AS's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 23.4.
==> 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.
Gentian Diagnostics AS's return on assets of this year was -0.06269206. Gentian Diagnostics AS's return on assets of last year was 0.26201323.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Gentian Diagnostics AS's gearing of this year was 0.07415079. Gentian Diagnostics AS's gearing of last year was 0.02112551.
==> 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
Gentian Diagnostics AS's current ratio of this year was 5.70220667. Gentian Diagnostics AS's current ratio of last year was 6.07571281.
==> 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.
Gentian Diagnostics AS's number of shares in issue this year was 15.447. Gentian Diagnostics AS's number of shares in issue last year was 15.762.
==> 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.
Gentian Diagnostics AS's gross margin of this year was 0.52801305. Gentian Diagnostics AS's gross margin of last year was 0.57483124.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
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
Gentian Diagnostics AS's asset turnover of this year was 0.74563326. Gentian Diagnostics AS's asset turnover of last year was 0.84716431.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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Gentian Diagnostics AS has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
Gentian Diagnostics AS (OSL:GENT) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Gentian Diagnostics AS and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Gentian Diagnostics AS's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gentian Diagnostics AS ranks #618 out of 806 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Gentian Diagnostics AS's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Gentian Diagnostics AS's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Gentian Diagnostics AS's value of 3 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gentian Diagnostics AS ranks #618 out of 806 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gentian Diagnostics AS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gentian Diagnostics AS's Piotroski F-Score compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Gentian Diagnostics AS ranks #618 out of 806 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Gentian Diagnostics AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Gentian Diagnostics AS's value of 3 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Gentian Diagnostics AS's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Gentian Diagnostics AS 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 5.00, based on 806 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. Gentian Diagnostics AS's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 40% 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 Gentian Diagnostics AS 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. Gentian Diagnostics AS's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gentian Diagnostics AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gentian Diagnostics AS (OSL:GENT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr61.81, compared to a current price of kr37.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 40% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 5.00. Gentian Diagnostics AS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Gentian Diagnostics AS (OSL:GENT), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 04, 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 Gentian Diagnostics AS (OSL:GENT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gentian Diagnostics AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr37.00 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr61.81.
GuruFocus considers Gentian Diagnostics AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:GENT:
Piotroski F-Score: 3 (25% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: kr61.81 vs. price of kr37.00 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#618 of 806)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:GENT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gentian Diagnostics AS operates as a medical diagnostics company in Norway. It develops and produces in vitro diagnostic reagents (IVD) for medical diagnostics and research. Its portfolio and pipeline of reagents span areas such as inflammation, severe infections, kidney diseases, heart failure, and veterinary healthcare. The company's product portfolio includes the Gentian Cystatin C Immunoassay, the GCAL circulating calprotectin immunoassay (IVDR), the Gentian Retinol Binding Protein (RBP), and the Gentian Canine CRP, among others. Geographically, it generates a majority of its revenue from Europe, followed by Asia and the United States of America.
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