Fusion Co (SSE:3977) Piotroski F-Score: 7 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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SSE:3977 Fusion Co Ltd SSE:3977
72 GF Score
Price 円461.00
GF Value 円516.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Fusion Co Piotroski F-Score?

Fusion Co SSE:3977 +1.10% 72 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates SSE:3977 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円516.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Media - Diversified companies, Fusion Co ranks better than 91.74% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Fusion Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fusion Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SSE:3977' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 7   Max: 7
Current: 7

During the past 11 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Fusion Co was 7. The lowest was 2. And the median was 7.

Fusion Co  (SSE:3977) 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.


Fusion Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Fusion Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fusion 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.

Fusion Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

Fusion Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Piotroski F-Score
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Fusion Co Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.00 0.00 5.00 0.00 7.00

SSE:3977 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Fusion 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.


Fusion Co Piotroski F-Score vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Fusion Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fusion Co's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


SSE:3977
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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 (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Net Income was 円1 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円18 Mil.
Revenue was 円1,490 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円630 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Feb25)
to the end of this year (Feb26) was (728.022 + 687.135) / 2 = 円707.5785 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Feb25) was 円728 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円117 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円531 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円186 Mil.
Net Income was 円-17 Mil.

Revenue was 円1,504 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円612 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Feb24)
to the end of last year (Feb25) was (595.703 + 728.022) / 2 = 円661.8625 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Feb24) was 円596 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円157 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円564 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円188 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.

Fusion Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 1. ==> 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.

Fusion Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 18. ==> 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.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Feb25)
=1.363/728.022
=0.0018722

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Feb24)
=-16.676/595.703
=-0.02799382

Fusion Co's return on assets of this year was 0.0018722. Fusion Co's return on assets of last year was -0.02799382. ==> 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.

Fusion Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 1. Fusion Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 18. ==> 18 > 1 ==> CFROA > ROA ==> Score 1.

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: Feb26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Feb25 to Feb26
=116.65/707.5785
=0.16485803

Gearing (Last Year: Feb25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Feb24 to Feb25
=156.658/661.8625
=0.23669267

Fusion Co's gearing of this year was 0.16485803. Fusion Co's gearing of last year was 0.23669267. ==> 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: Feb26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=531.016/186.156
=2.85253228

Current Ratio (Last Year: Feb25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=563.698/187.512
=3.00619694

Fusion Co's current ratio of this year was 2.85253228. Fusion Co's current ratio of last year was 3.00619694. ==> 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.

Fusion Co's number of shares in issue this year was 1.441. Fusion Co's number of shares in issue last year was 1.441. ==> 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
=630.386/1490.439
=0.42295324

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=612.363/1504.315
=0.40707099

Fusion Co's gross margin of this year was 0.42295324. Fusion Co's gross margin of last year was 0.40707099. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Feb25)
=1490.439/728.022
=2.04724445

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Feb24)
=1504.315/595.703
=2.52527686

Fusion Co's asset turnover of this year was 2.04724445. Fusion Co's asset turnover of last year was 2.52527686. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=1+1+1+1+1+0+1+1+0
=7

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

Fusion Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 7 mean?
Fusion Co (SSE:3977) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Fusion Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Fusion Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Fusion Co ranks #83 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Fusion Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Fusion Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. The Media - Diversified industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Fusion Co's value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fusion Co ranks #83 out of 1005 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fusion Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fusion Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Fusion Co ranks #83 out of 1005 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Fusion Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Fusion Co's value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Fusion Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Fusion 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Media - Diversified companies is 5.00, based on 1,005 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. Fusion Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% 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 Fusion Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified 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. Fusion Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is near 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 Fusion Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fusion Co (SSE:3977) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円516.92, compared to a current price of 円461.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 40% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.00. Fusion Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Fusion Co (SSE:3977), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 15, 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 Fusion Co (SSE:3977) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fusion Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円461.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円516.92. GuruFocus considers Fusion Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SSE:3977:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: 円516.92 vs. price of 円461.00 (10.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% above the Media - Diversified median (#83 of 1005)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:3977 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fusion Co Business Description

Address Kita 4-chome Nishi 4-chome 1, 4th Floor, Ito Building, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, JPN, 060-0004
Fusion Co Ltd is a direct marketing company. It provides systematic planning, production, and consultation of various promotions. Its total solution of marketing consists of three services: marketing research, marketing system, and direct promotion.
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