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SEI Investments CoSEIC -0.02%99 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates SEIC with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,594 Asset Management companies, SEI Investments Co ranks better than 82.37% 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
SEI Investments Co 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 SEI Investments Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SEIC'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 7 Max: 9
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of SEI Investments Co was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 7.
SEI Investments Co (NAS:SEIC) 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.
SEI Investments Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
SEI Investments Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SEI Investments Co'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.
SEIC vs PSLV, EQH, IVZ: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, SEI Investments Co'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.
SEI Investments Co Piotroski F-Score vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, SEI Investments Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SEI Investments Co'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.
SEI Investments Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 707.
==> 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.
SEI Investments Co's return on assets of this year was 0.26914639. SEI Investments Co's return on assets of last year was 0.27253985.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
SEI Investments Co's gearing of this year was 0.01767552. SEI Investments Co's gearing of last year was 0.00826789.
==> 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
SEI Investments Co's current ratio of this year was 5.05869814. SEI Investments Co's current ratio of last year was 6.18402579.
==> 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.
SEI Investments Co's number of shares in issue this year was 123.334. SEI Investments Co's number of shares in issue last year was 127.278.
==> 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.
SEI Investments Co's gross margin of this year was 0.54575437. SEI Investments Co's gross margin of last year was 0.54023952.
==> 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
SEI Investments Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.93297328. SEI Investments Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.87207367.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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SEI Investments Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
SEI Investments Co (SEIC) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Aug. 05, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on SEI Investments Co and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, SEI Investments Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #281 out of 1594 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is SEI Investments Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
SEI Investments Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Asset Management industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. SEI Investments Co's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #281 out of 1594 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SEI Investments Co has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SEI Investments Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to PSLV and EQH?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, SEI Investments Co ranks #281 out of 1594 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places SEI Investments Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. SEI Investments Co's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, SEI Investments Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, SEI Investments Co 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 1,594 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. SEI Investments Co'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 SEI Investments Co 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. SEI Investments Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 14% below 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 SEI Investments Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEI Investments Co (SEIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.42, compared to a current price of $104.76 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 20% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.00. SEI Investments Co's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 8 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 SEI Investments Co (SEIC), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 05, 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 SEI Investments Co (SEIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SEI Investments Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $104.76 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.42.
GuruFocus considers SEI Investments Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SEIC:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $94.42 vs. price of $104.76 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Asset Management median (#281 of 1594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SEIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SEI Investments provides investment processing, management, and operations services to financial institutions, asset managers, asset owners, and financial advisors in four material segments: private banks, investment advisors, institutional investors, and investment managers. SEI also has a minority interest in LSV Asset Management, a value equity asset manager with about $99 billion in assets under management. As of December 2025, SEI (including LSV) manages, administers, or advises about $1.9 trillion in assets.
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