PVL (Permianville Royalty Trust) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Sep. 03, 2026) — 25% Above Median

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PVL Permianville Royalty Trust PVL
60 GF Score
Price $1.85
GF Value $2.76
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What is Permianville Royalty Trust Piotroski F-Score?

Permianville Royalty Trust PVL -0.05% 60 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Sep. 03, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates PVL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 995 Oil & Gas companies, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks better than 56.18% 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

Permianville Royalty Trust 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 Permianville Royalty Trust's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

PVL' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 4   Max: 5
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Permianville Royalty Trust was 5. The lowest was 2. And the median was 4.

Permianville Royalty Trust  (NYSE:PVL) 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.


Permianville Royalty Trust Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Permianville Royalty Trust Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Permianville Royalty Trust'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.

Permianville Royalty Trust Piotroski F-Score Chart

Permianville Royalty Trust Annual Data
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Permianville Royalty Trust Quarterly Data
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PVL vs GLND, CRT, PROP: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Permianville Royalty Trust'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.


Permianville Royalty Trust Piotroski F-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Permianville Royalty Trust's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Permianville Royalty Trust'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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Net Income was $3.52 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $0.00 Mil.
Revenue was $4.65 Mil.
Gross Profit was $4.65 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Dec24)
to the end of this year (Dec25) was (44.086 + 38.968) / 2 = $41.527 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Dec24) was $44.09 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2.73 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 Mil.
Net Income was $2.82 Mil.

Revenue was $4.26 Mil.
Gross Profit was $4.26 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec23)
to the end of last year (Dec24) was (51.628 + 44.086) / 2 = $47.857 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec23) was $51.63 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.00 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $2.19 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $0.00 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.

Permianville Royalty Trust's current Net Income (TTM) was 3.52. ==> 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.

Permianville Royalty Trust's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 0.00. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

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 (Dec24)
=3.516/44.086
=0.07975321

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec23)
=2.822/51.628
=0.05466026

Permianville Royalty Trust's return on assets of this year was 0.07975321. Permianville Royalty Trust's return on assets of last year was 0.05466026. ==> 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.

Permianville Royalty Trust's current Net Income (TTM) was 3.52. Permianville Royalty Trust's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 0.00. ==> 0.00 <= 3.52 ==> CFROA <= ROA ==> Score 0.

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: Dec25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec24 to Dec25
=0/41.527
=0

Gearing (Last Year: Dec24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec23 to Dec24
=0/47.857
=0

Permianville Royalty Trust's gearing of this year was 0. Permianville Royalty Trust's gearing of last year was 0. ==> 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: Dec25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=2.734/0
=

Current Ratio (Last Year: Dec24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=2.194/0
=

Permianville Royalty Trust's current ratio of this year was . Permianville Royalty Trust's current ratio of last year was . ==> 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.

Permianville Royalty Trust's number of shares in issue this year was 33. Permianville Royalty Trust's number of shares in issue last year was 33. ==> 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
=4.645/4.645
=1

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=4.259/4.259
=1

Permianville Royalty Trust's gross margin of this year was 1. Permianville Royalty Trust's gross margin of last year was 1. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Dec24)
=4.645/44.086
=0.10536225

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec23)
=4.259/51.628
=0.082494

Permianville Royalty Trust's asset turnover of this year was 0.10536225. Permianville Royalty Trust's asset turnover of last year was 0.082494. ==> 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+0+1+0+1+0+1+0+1
=5

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

Permianville Royalty Trust has an F-score of 5 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 5 mean?
Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Sep. 03, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Permianville Royalty Trust and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Permianville Royalty Trust's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks #436 out of 995 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Permianville Royalty Trust's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Permianville Royalty Trust's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Permianville Royalty Trust's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks #436 out of 995 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Permianville Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Permianville Royalty Trust's Piotroski F-Score compare to GLND and CRT?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Permianville Royalty Trust ranks #436 out of 995 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Permianville Royalty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Permianville Royalty Trust's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Permianville Royalty Trust's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Permianville Royalty Trust has consistently been at 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Oil & Gas companies is 5.00, based on 995 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. Permianville Royalty Trust's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 0% at 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 Permianville Royalty Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas 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. Permianville Royalty Trust's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 25% above 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 Permianville Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.76, compared to a current price of $1.85 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 0% at the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.00. Permianville Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Sep. 03, 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 Permianville Royalty Trust (PVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Permianville Royalty Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.85 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.76. GuruFocus considers Permianville Royalty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PVL:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.76 vs. price of $1.85 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Oil & Gas median (#436 of 995)

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


Permianville Royalty Trust Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 601 Travis Street, 16th Floor, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Permianville Royalty Trust is a statutory trust which holds net profits interests in the profits from the sale of oil and natural gas production from non-operated assets of both conventional properties in the States of Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico as well as unconventional assets in the Permian and Haynesville basins.
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