Sala (TSE:2734) Piotroski F-Score: 6 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 20% Above Median


TSE:2734 Sala Corp TSE:2734
58 GF Score
Price 円1,146.00
GF Value 円898.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Sala Piotroski F-Score?

Sala TSE:2734 58 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:2734 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円898.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 Conglomerates companies, Sala ranks better than 71.86% 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

Sala 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 Sala's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:2734' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 5   Max: 7
Current: 6

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Sala was 7. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.

Sala  (TSE:2734) 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.


Sala Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Sala Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sala'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.

Sala Piotroski F-Score Chart

Sala Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Piotroski F-Score
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Sala Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Nov24 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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TSE:2734 vs HON, MMM: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Sala'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.


Sala Piotroski F-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Sala's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sala'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 (May26) TTM:Last Year (May25) TTM:
Net Income was 984 + 835 + 3188 + 2405 = 円7,412 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 0 + 0 + -5076 + 5607 = 円531 Mil.
Revenue was 55674 + 64606 + 66243 + 63429 = 円249,952 Mil.
Gross Profit was 13280 + 15119 + 17494 + 16428 = 円62,321 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (May25)
to the end of this year (May26) was
(209080 + 209009 + 218345 + 221122 + 222641) / 5 = 円216039.4 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (May25) was 円209,080 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円50,090 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円94,305 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円62,110 Mil.
Net Income was 1937 + 2367 + 0 + 0 = 円4,304 Mil.

Revenue was 59166 + 59731 + 0 + 0 = 円118,897 Mil.
Gross Profit was 14874 + 15200 + 0 + 0 = 円30,074 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Nov23)
to the end of last year (May25) was
(189267 + 193066 + 196239 + 202281 + 209080) / 5 = 円197986.6 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Nov23) was 円189,267 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円47,238 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円92,357 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円60,009 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.

Sala's current Net Income (TTM) was 7,412. ==> 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.

Sala's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 531. ==> 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 (May25)
=7412/209080
=0.03545055

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Nov23)
=4304/189267
=0.02274036

Sala's return on assets of this year was 0.03545055. Sala's return on assets of last year was 0.02274036. ==> 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.

Sala's current Net Income (TTM) was 7,412. Sala's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 531. ==> 531 <= 7,412 ==> CFROA <= ROA ==> Score 0.

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: May26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from May25 to May26
=50090/216039.4
=0.23185586

Gearing (Last Year: May25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Nov23 to May25
=47238/197986.6
=0.2385919

Sala's gearing of this year was 0.23185586. Sala's gearing of last year was 0.2385919. ==> 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: May26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=94305/62110
=1.51835453

Current Ratio (Last Year: May25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=92357/60009
=1.53905248

Sala's current ratio of this year was 1.51835453. Sala's current ratio of last year was 1.53905248. ==> 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.

Sala's number of shares in issue this year was 63.987. Sala's number of shares in issue last year was 64.189. ==> 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
=62321/249952
=0.24933187

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=30074/118897
=0.25294162

Sala's gross margin of this year was 0.24933187. Sala's gross margin of last year was 0.25294162. ==> 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 (May25)
=249952/209080
=1.19548498

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Nov23)
=118897/189267
=0.6281972

Sala's asset turnover of this year was 1.19548498. Sala's asset turnover of last year was 0.6281972. ==> 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+0+1+0+1+0+1
=6

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

Sala has an F-score of 6 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 6 mean?
Sala (TSE:2734) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jul. 12, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Sala and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Sala's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sala ranks #157 out of 558 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is Sala's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Sala'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 3.00 to a high of 7.00. The Conglomerates industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sala's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sala ranks #157 out of 558 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sala has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sala's Piotroski F-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Sala ranks #157 out of 558 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Sala in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sala's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Sala'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 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Sala 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Conglomerates companies is 5.00, based on 558 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. Sala'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 Sala and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Sala'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 Sala stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sala (TSE:2734) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円898.33, compared to a current price of 円1,146.00 — trading 27.6% 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 Conglomerates industry median of 5.00. Sala's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 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 Sala (TSE:2734), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 12, 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 Sala (TSE:2734) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sala stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,146.00 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円898.33. GuruFocus considers Sala to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2734:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: 円898.33 vs. price of 円1,146.00 (27.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Conglomerates median (#157 of 558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2734 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sala Business Description

Address Sala Tower, 1-55 Ekimae-odori, Aichi Prefecture, Toyohashi, JPN, 440-8533
Sala Corp is a holding company engaged in the management and operation of subsidiaries. The company operates in Energy and Solutions, Car Life Support, Housing, Engineering and Maintenance, Animal Health Care, and Properties businesses.
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