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Smartoptics Group ASASMOPF +7.20%88 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SMOPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,416 Hardware companies, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks better than 79.1% 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
Smartoptics Group ASA 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 Smartoptics Group ASA's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SMOPF'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 5 Max: 9
Current: 6
During the past 8 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Smartoptics Group ASA was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 5.
Smartoptics Group ASA (OTCPK:SMOPF) 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Smartoptics Group ASA Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
SMOPF vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
Smartoptics Group ASA Piotroski F-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Smartoptics Group ASA's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smartoptics Group ASA'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.
Smartoptics Group ASA's current Net Income (TTM) was 7.20.
==> 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA's return on assets of this year was 0.14409003. Smartoptics Group ASA's return on assets of last year was 0.07367694.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Smartoptics Group ASA's gearing of this year was 0.09400898. Smartoptics Group ASA's gearing of last year was 0.00842534.
==> 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
Smartoptics Group ASA's current ratio of this year was 1.91692399. Smartoptics Group ASA's current ratio of last year was 2.26524994.
==> 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA's number of shares in issue this year was 98.046. Smartoptics Group ASA's number of shares in issue last year was 98.046.
==> 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.
Smartoptics Group ASA's gross margin of this year was 0.47281875. Smartoptics Group ASA's gross margin of last year was 0.48075882.
==> 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
Smartoptics Group ASA's asset turnover of this year was 1.88256142. Smartoptics Group ASA's asset turnover of last year was 1.39957198.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Smartoptics Group ASA has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Smartoptics Group ASA's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #505 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Smartoptics Group ASA's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Smartoptics Group ASA'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 9.00. The Hardware industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Smartoptics Group ASA's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #505 out of 2416 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Smartoptics Group ASA has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smartoptics Group ASA's Piotroski F-Score compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Smartoptics Group ASA ranks #505 out of 2416 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Smartoptics Group ASA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Smartoptics Group ASA's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Smartoptics Group ASA'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 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Smartoptics Group ASA 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 Hardware company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Hardware companies is 5.00, based on 2,416 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. Smartoptics Group ASA'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 Smartoptics Group ASA and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Smartoptics Group ASA'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 Smartoptics Group ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.02, compared to a current price of $5.36 — trading 77.5% above 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 Hardware industry median of 5.00. Smartoptics Group ASA's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 13, 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 Smartoptics Group ASA (SMOPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smartoptics Group ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.36 is trading 77.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.02.
GuruFocus considers Smartoptics Group ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMOPF:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: $3.02 vs. price of $5.36 (77.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Hardware median (#505 of 2416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smartoptics Group ASA provides optical networking solutions and devices for open networking. The company has three main product categories: Solutions, Optical Devices, and Software & Services. These products are used to construct various Enterprise, Governmental, DCI, Metro, and Regional networks. The Solutions consist of the DCP-R family, DCP-F family, DCP-M family, transponders, and Muxponders, as well as transceivers used in connection with the System projects. Optical devices consist of transceivers, passive filters, and accessories that are sold independently of products in the Solutions offering. Software and Services are closely related to Solutions, as customers buy a complete solution including a Software and Services package. Geographically works in America, EMEA, and APAC.
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