Nippon Pallet Pool CoTSE:4690 42 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4690 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,001.43. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 389 Packaging & Containers companies, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks better than 54.5% 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
Nippon Pallet Pool 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4690'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 6 Max: 9
Current: 5
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Nippon Pallet Pool Co was 9. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) 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.
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 Pallet Pool Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
TSE:4690 vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nippon Pallet Pool 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.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Piotroski F-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Pallet Pool Co'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 Pallet Pool Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 310.
==> 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 Pallet Pool Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 2,269.
==> 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 Pallet Pool Co's return on assets of this year was 0.02766912. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's return on assets of last year was 0.04358615.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's gearing of this year was 0.06600987. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's gearing of last year was 0.1054099.
==> 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
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current ratio of this year was 0.83657015. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's current ratio of last year was 0.85266062.
==> 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 Pallet Pool Co's number of shares in issue this year was 1.673. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's number of shares in issue last year was 1.683.
==> 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 Pallet Pool Co's gross margin of this year was 0.22191532. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's gross margin of last year was 0.24490466.
==> 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
Nippon Pallet Pool Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.61897319. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.62654978.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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Nippon Pallet Pool Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #177 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Nippon Pallet Pool 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 9.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #177 out of 389 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Pallet Pool Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Pallet Pool Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nippon Pallet Pool Co ranks #177 out of 389 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Nippon Pallet Pool Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Pallet Pool Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Nippon Pallet Pool 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.00, based on 389 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 Pallet Pool 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Nippon Pallet Pool 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 Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock overvalued right now?
Nippon Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 5. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,001.43, compared to a current price of 円2,501.00 — trading 25% above 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 Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.00. Nippon Pallet Pool Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 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 Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jun. 28, 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 Pallet Pool Co (TSE:4690) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Pallet Pool Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,501.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,001.43.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4690:
Piotroski F-Score: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: 円2,001.43 vs. price of 円2,501.00 (25% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Packaging & Containers median (#177 of 389)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4690 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Pallet Pool Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of providing a pallet pool system that enables corporate activities and supports physical distribution. The products of the company include palette, Nestainer, Oricon Cart, Boards and Boxes, and others. The company also provides Plastic pallets, Wooden pallets, Fold Deck, Assist Suit, and other products on rental basis.
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