Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:1383 Berg Earth Co Ltd TSE:1383
53 GF Score
Price 円2,925.00
GF Value 円3,263.43
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Berg Earth Co Piotroski F-Score?

Berg Earth Co TSE:1383 -0.20% 53 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:1383 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,263.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,910 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Berg Earth Co ranks better than 51.73% 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

Berg Earth Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

TSE:1383' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 6   Max: 7
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Berg Earth Co was 7. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.

Berg Earth Co  (TSE:1383) 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.


Berg Earth Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Berg Earth Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Berg Earth 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.

Berg Earth Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

Berg Earth Co Annual Data
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Berg Earth Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:1383 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Berg Earth 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.


Berg Earth Co Piotroski F-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Berg Earth Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:1383
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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 (Oct25) TTM:Last Year (Oct24) TTM:
Net Income was 円48 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円330 Mil.
Revenue was 円7,303 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,717 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Oct24)
to the end of this year (Oct25) was (5677.521 + 6058.767) / 2 = 円5868.144 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Oct24) was 円5,678 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,428 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,839 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円2,030 Mil.
Net Income was 円40 Mil.

Revenue was 円7,095 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円1,742 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Oct23)
to the end of last year (Oct24) was (5672.245 + 5677.521) / 2 = 円5674.883 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Oct23) was 円5,672 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,244 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円2,822 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,973 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.

Berg Earth Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 48. ==> 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.

Berg Earth Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 330. ==> 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 (Oct24)
=48.327/5677.521
=0.00851199

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Oct23)
=39.936/5672.245
=0.0070406

Berg Earth Co's return on assets of this year was 0.00851199. Berg Earth Co's return on assets of last year was 0.0070406. ==> 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.

Berg Earth Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 48. Berg Earth Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 330. ==> 330 > 48 ==> 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: Oct25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Oct24 to Oct25
=1427.808/5868.144
=0.24331509

Gearing (Last Year: Oct24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Oct23 to Oct24
=1244.44/5674.883
=0.2192891

Berg Earth Co's gearing of this year was 0.24331509. Berg Earth Co's gearing of last year was 0.2192891. ==> 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: Oct25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=2839.029/2029.743
=1.39871353

Current Ratio (Last Year: Oct24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=2821.698/1972.654
=1.43040695

Berg Earth Co's current ratio of this year was 1.39871353. Berg Earth Co's current ratio of last year was 1.43040695. ==> 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.

Berg Earth Co's number of shares in issue this year was 1.599. Berg Earth Co's number of shares in issue last year was 1.597. ==> 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
=1716.991/7303.461
=0.23509279

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=1741.972/7094.887
=0.24552498

Berg Earth Co's gross margin of this year was 0.23509279. Berg Earth Co's gross margin of last year was 0.24552498. ==> 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 (Oct24)
=7303.461/5677.521
=1.28638203

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Oct23)
=7094.887/5672.245
=1.25080757

Berg Earth Co's asset turnover of this year was 1.28638203. Berg Earth Co's asset turnover of last year was 1.25080757. ==> 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
=1+1+1+1+0+0+0+0+1
=5

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

Berg Earth Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 5 mean?
Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jul. 15, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Berg Earth Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Berg Earth Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Berg Earth Co ranks #922 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Berg Earth Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Berg Earth Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Berg Earth Co's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Berg Earth Co ranks #922 out of 1910 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Berg Earth Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Berg Earth Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Berg Earth Co ranks #922 out of 1910 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Berg Earth Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Berg Earth Co's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Berg Earth Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Berg Earth Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.00, based on 1,910 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. Berg Earth Co'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 Berg Earth Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Berg Earth Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Berg Earth Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,263.43, compared to a current price of 円2,925.00 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 0% at the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.00. Berg Earth Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 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 Berg Earth Co (TSE:1383) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Berg Earth Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,925.00 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,263.43. GuruFocus considers Berg Earth Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:1383:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円3,263.43 vs. price of 円2,925.00 (10.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#922 of 1910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1383 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Berg Earth Co Business Description

Address 88-1 Kitanada, Tsushima-cho, Ehime Prefecture, Uwajima, JPN, 798-3361
Berg Earth Co Ltd is a Japan-based agribusiness company that produces and sells vegetable seedlings in Japan. It principally offers grafted seedlings of fruits and vegetables. The company also purchases and sells crops and agricultural materials.
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