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Sapiens International NV (NAS:SPNS) 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.
Sapiens International NV Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Sapiens International NV Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* 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.
SPNS vs ALKT, VIA, PLUS: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sapiens International NV'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.
Sapiens International NV Piotroski F-Score vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sapiens International NV's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sapiens International NV'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.
Sapiens International NV's current Net Income (TTM) was 64.3.
==> 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.
Sapiens International NV's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 80.0.
==> 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.
Sapiens International NV's return on assets of this year was 0.09415392. Sapiens International NV's return on assets of last year was 0.10964342.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Sapiens International NV's gearing of this year was 0.02432032. Sapiens International NV's gearing of last year was 0.05528375.
==> 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
Sapiens International NV's current ratio of this year was 1.51643215. Sapiens International NV's current ratio of last year was 2.1818657.
==> 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.
Sapiens International NV's number of shares in issue this year was 56.432. Sapiens International NV's number of shares in issue last year was 56.308.
==> 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.
Sapiens International NV's gross margin of this year was 0.44301483. Sapiens International NV's gross margin of last year was 0.43402241.
==> 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
Sapiens International NV's asset turnover of this year was 0.82589537. Sapiens International NV's asset turnover of last year was 0.82893257.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Sapiens International NV has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Sapiens International NV (SPNS) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Sapiens International NV and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Sapiens International NV's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Sapiens International NV's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Sapiens International NV's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Software industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sapiens International NV's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Overall, Sapiens International NV has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapiens International NV's Piotroski F-Score compare to ALKT and VIA?
Sapiens International NV's Piotroski F-Score of 5 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sapiens International NV's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Sapiens International NV's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Sapiens International NV 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 a Software company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Software companies is 5.00, based on 2,730 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. Sapiens International NV'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 Sapiens International NV and its competitors. For the Software 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. Sapiens International NV's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 29% 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 Sapiens International NV stock overvalued right now?
Sapiens International NV (SPNS) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.47, compared to a current price of $43.45 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 0% at the Software industry median of 5.00. Sapiens International NV's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Sapiens International NV (SPNS), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Aug. 02, 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 Sapiens International NV (SPNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapiens International NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $43.45 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.47.
Key valuation signals for SPNS:
Piotroski F-Score: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $31.47 vs. price of $43.45 (38.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SPNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapiens International Corp NV is a provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, with an emerging focus on the financial services sector. The company offers software, solutions, and professional services for property & casualty (P&C); reinsurance; life, pension & annuity (L&A); workers' compensation (WC); medical professional liability (MPL); financial & compliance (F&C); and decision modeling for both insurance and financial markets. The group also provides services for project delivery and implementation services, for its Software Solutions portfolio. Geographically, it operates in the region of North America, Rest of the World, and Europe. It generates revenue from Europe.
75GF Score
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