Creative Realities (STU:4U70) Piotroski F-Score: 2 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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STU:4U70 Creative Realities Inc STU:4U70
54 GF Score
Price €1.71
GF Value €2.50
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What is Creative Realities Piotroski F-Score?

Creative Realities STU:4U70 54 Piotroski F-Score is 2 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates STU:4U70 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.50. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,737 Software companies, Creative Realities ranks worse than 92.91% on this metric.

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Creative Realities has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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

STU:4U70' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 4   Max: 7
Current: 2

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Creative Realities was 7. The lowest was 2. And the median was 4.

Creative Realities  (STU:4U70) 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.


Creative Realities Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Creative Realities Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Creative Realities'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.

Creative Realities Piotroski F-Score Chart

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STU:4U70 vs MAPS, VIDA, INVU: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Creative Realities'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.


Creative Realities Piotroski F-Score vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Creative Realities's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Creative Realities'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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was -1.575 + -6.698 + -1.678 + -6.454 = €-16.41 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 2.793 + -1.369 + -5.906 + -1.49 = €-5.97 Mil.
Revenue was 11.297 + 8.986 + 20.429 + 14.141 = €54.85 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4.35 + 4.07 + 9.793 + 4.841 = €23.05 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(61.967 + 55.187 + 52.199 + 128.988 + 119.584) / 5 = €83.585 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was €61.97 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €51.29 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €22.57 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €30.81 Mil.
Net Income was -0.571 + 0.049 + -2.71 + 3.115 = €-0.12 Mil.

Revenue was 12.184 + 13.012 + 10.516 + 9.004 = €44.72 Mil.
Gross Profit was 6.306 + 5.937 + 4.651 + 4.119 = €21.01 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(62.75 + 64.616 + 60.873 + 62.276 + 61.967) / 5 = €62.4964 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was €62.75 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €21.41 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €15.61 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €12.72 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.

Creative Realities's current Net Income (TTM) was -16.41. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

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.

Creative Realities's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -5.97. ==> 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 (Mar25)
=-16.405/61.967
=-0.26473768

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=-0.117/62.75
=-0.00186454

Creative Realities's return on assets of this year was -0.26473768. Creative Realities's return on assets of last year was -0.00186454. ==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.

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.

Creative Realities's current Net Income (TTM) was -16.41. Creative Realities's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -5.97. ==> -5.97 > -16.41 ==> 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: Mar26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar25 to Mar26
=51.294/83.585
=0.6136747

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=21.41/62.4964
=0.34257973

Creative Realities's gearing of this year was 0.6136747. Creative Realities's gearing of last year was 0.34257973. ==> 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

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=22.569/30.81
=0.73252191

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=15.613/12.715
=1.22791978

Creative Realities's current ratio of this year was 0.73252191. Creative Realities's current ratio of last year was 1.22791978. ==> 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.

Creative Realities's number of shares in issue this year was 10.552. Creative Realities's number of shares in issue last year was 10.447. ==> 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.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=23.054/54.853
=0.42028695

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=21.013/44.716
=0.46992128

Creative Realities's gross margin of this year was 0.42028695. Creative Realities's gross margin of last year was 0.46992128. ==> 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 (Mar25)
=54.853/61.967
=0.88519696

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=44.716/62.75
=0.71260558

Creative Realities's asset turnover of this year was 0.88519696. Creative Realities's asset turnover of last year was 0.71260558. ==> 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
=0+0+0+1+0+0+0+0+1
=2

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

Creative Realities has an F-score of 2. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 2 mean?
Creative Realities (STU:4U70) has a Piotroski F-Score of 2 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Creative Realities and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Creative Realities' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Realities ranks #2543 out of 2737 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Creative Realities' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Creative Realities' current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 50% below 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 7.00. The Software industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Creative Realities' value of 2 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Realities ranks #2543 out of 2737 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Creative Realities has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Realities' Piotroski F-Score compare to MAPS and VIDA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Creative Realities ranks #2543 out of 2737 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Creative Realities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Creative Realities' value of 2 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Creative Realities' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Creative Realities has consistently been below 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 2,737 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. Creative Realities's current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 60% below 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 Creative Realities 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. Creative Realities's current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 50% below 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 Creative Realities stock overvalued right now?
Creative Realities (STU:4U70) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 2. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.50, compared to a current price of €1.71 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 60% below the Software industry median of 5.00. Creative Realities' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Creative Realities (STU:4U70), the current Piotroski F-Score is 2 as of Jul. 25, 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 Creative Realities (STU:4U70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Realities stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.71 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.50.

Key valuation signals for STU:4U70:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 2 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: €2.50 vs. price of €1.71 (31.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Software median (#2543 of 2737)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4U70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Creative Realities Business Description

Other Exchanges CREX:USA
Address 13100 Magisterial Drive, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, USA, 40223
Creative Realities Inc, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in providing digital marketing technology & solutions to world-wide retail companies, luxury and other individual retail brands, advertising networks, outdoor clients, enterprises, and other organizations. The company operates in one reportable segment, marketing technology solutions. It offers solutions related to digital merchandising systems, omnichannel customer engagement systems, interactive digital shopping assistants, advisors and kiosks, and high-end audio-visual networks, along with marketing technologies such as mobile, social media, point-of-sale transactions, beaconing, and web-based media. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Canada.
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