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.
Nippon Prologis REIT Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Nippon Prologis REIT Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Prologis REIT'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.
TSE:3283 vs PLD, PSA, EXR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, Nippon Prologis REIT'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.
Nippon Prologis REIT Piotroski F-Score vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Nippon Prologis REIT's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Prologis REIT'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.
Nippon Prologis REIT's current Net Income (TTM) was 30,794.
==> 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.
Nippon Prologis REIT's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 43,716.
==> 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.
Nippon Prologis REIT's return on assets of this year was 0.03506606. Nippon Prologis REIT's return on assets of last year was 0.02852712.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Nippon Prologis REIT's gearing of this year was 0.37231469. Nippon Prologis REIT's gearing of last year was 0.34216323.
==> 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
Nippon Prologis REIT's current ratio of this year was 0.69428729. Nippon Prologis REIT's current ratio of last year was 0.97793228.
==> 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.
Nippon Prologis REIT's number of shares in issue this year was 8.389. Nippon Prologis REIT's number of shares in issue last year was 8.516.
==> 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.
Nippon Prologis REIT's gross margin of this year was 0.56562567. Nippon Prologis REIT's gross margin of last year was 0.53502037.
==> 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
Nippon Prologis REIT's asset turnover of this year was 0.07929883. Nippon Prologis REIT's asset turnover of last year was 0.06971034.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Nippon Prologis REIT has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Nippon Prologis REIT (TSE:3283) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 11, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Nippon Prologis REIT and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Prologis REIT's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Prologis REIT ranks #70 out of 886 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Nippon Prologis REIT's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Nippon Prologis REIT's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. The REITs industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Nippon Prologis REIT's value of 7 is 16.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Prologis REIT ranks #70 out of 886 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Prologis REIT has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Prologis REIT's Piotroski F-Score compare to PLD and PSA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Nippon Prologis REIT ranks #70 out of 886 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Nippon Prologis REIT in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Nippon Prologis REIT's value of 7 is 16.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Prologis REIT's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Nippon Prologis REIT 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 REITs company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among REITs companies is 6.00, based on 886 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. Nippon Prologis REIT's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 16.7% 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 Nippon Prologis REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Prologis REIT's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above 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 Nippon Prologis REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Prologis REIT (TSE:3283) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円93,127.19, compared to a current price of 円87,700.00 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 16.7% above the REITs industry median of 6.00. Nippon Prologis REIT's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Nippon Prologis REIT (TSE:3283), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 11, 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 Nippon Prologis REIT (TSE:3283) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Prologis REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円87,700.00 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円93,127.19.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Prologis REIT to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3283:
Piotroski F-Score: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: 円93,127.19 vs. price of 円87,700.00 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.7% above the REITs median (#70 of 886)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3283 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Prologis REIT Inc is focused on logistics facilities in Japan. Its investment objective is to maximize unit holder value through a portfolio that generates stable income and achieves steady growth. It invests in high quality Class-A logistics facilities, owning and operating them for medium- to long-term purposes.
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