ITFOR (TSE:4743) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Jun. 29, 2026) — 29% Below Median


TSE:4743 ITFOR Inc TSE:4743
98 GF Score
Price 円1,592.00
GF Value 円1,676.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is ITFOR Piotroski F-Score?

ITFOR TSE:4743 +0.13% 98 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:4743 with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,676.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,743 Software companies, ITFOR ranks better than 59.79% 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

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

TSE:4743' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5   Med: 7   Max: 8
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of ITFOR was 8. The lowest was 5. And the median was 7.

ITFOR  (TSE:4743) 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.


ITFOR Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


ITFOR Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ITFOR'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.

ITFOR Piotroski F-Score Chart

ITFOR Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score
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ITFOR Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSE:4743 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, ITFOR'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.


ITFOR Piotroski F-Score vs Software Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where ITFOR'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 円2,758 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,091 Mil.
Revenue was 円23,101 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円8,793 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was (23952.474 + 28066.405) / 2 = 円26009.4395 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円23,952 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円146 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円20,081 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,078 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,914 Mil.

Revenue was 円20,552 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,870 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was (23996.362 + 23952.474) / 2 = 円23974.418 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円23,996 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円18,460 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円4,512 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.

ITFOR's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,758. ==> 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.

ITFOR's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 3,091. ==> 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 (Mar25)
=2757.758/23952.474
=0.11513458

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=2914.336/23996.362
=0.12144908

ITFOR's return on assets of this year was 0.11513458. ITFOR's return on assets of last year was 0.12144908. ==> 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.

ITFOR's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,758. ITFOR's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 3,091. ==> 3,091 > 2,758 ==> 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
=146.48/26009.4395
=0.0056318

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=0/23974.418
=0

ITFOR's gearing of this year was 0.0056318. ITFOR's gearing of last year was 0. ==> 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
=20081.39/6078.233
=3.30382037

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=18460.447/4512.25
=4.09118444

ITFOR's current ratio of this year was 3.30382037. ITFOR's current ratio of last year was 4.09118444. ==> 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.

ITFOR's number of shares in issue this year was 26.449. ITFOR's number of shares in issue last year was 26.972. ==> 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
=8792.555/23101.002
=0.38061358

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=7870.417/20552.254
=0.38294666

ITFOR's gross margin of this year was 0.38061358. ITFOR's gross margin of last year was 0.38294666. ==> 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)
=23101.002/23952.474
=0.96445161

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=20552.254/23996.362
=0.85647374

ITFOR's asset turnover of this year was 0.96445161. ITFOR's asset turnover of last year was 0.85647374. ==> 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+0+1+0+0+1+0+1
=5

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

ITFOR 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?
ITFOR (TSE:4743) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on ITFOR and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, ITFOR's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, ITFOR ranks #1103 out of 2743 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is ITFOR's Piotroski F-Score too high?
ITFOR's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. The Software industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. ITFOR's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ITFOR ranks #1103 out of 2743 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ITFOR has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITFOR's Piotroski F-Score compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ITFOR ranks #1103 out of 2743 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts ITFOR in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. ITFOR's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, ITFOR's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, ITFOR 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 Software company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Software companies is 5.00, based on 2,743 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. ITFOR'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 ITFOR 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. ITFOR's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITFOR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITFOR (TSE:4743) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,676.15, compared to a current price of 円1,592.00 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 0% at the Software industry median of 5.00. ITFOR's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 4 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 ITFOR (TSE:4743), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 ITFOR (TSE:4743) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITFOR stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,592.00 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,676.15. GuruFocus considers ITFOR to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4743:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,676.15 vs. price of 円1,592.00 (5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 98/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Software median (#1103 of 2743)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4743 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ITFOR Business Description

Other Exchanges ITFRF:USA
Address 21 Ichibancho, Ichibancho Tokyu Building Reception 10th Floor, Tokyo, JPN, 102-0082
ITFOR Inc is an information technology service management company. The firm develops total solutions, from consulting to system configuration, customer specific solution development, operation, and management for network security. The company's service portfolio comprises financial solution systems, call-centre SI services, e-commerce site construction solution, RPA business automation solution, and network security solutions.
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