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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4967'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5 Med: 6 Max: 9
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co was 9. The lowest was 5. And the median was 6.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Piotroski F-Score Chart
TSE:4967 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Piotroski F-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 3,656.
==> 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 25,590.
==> 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's return on assets of this year was 0.01377709. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's return on assets of last year was 0.03763744.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's gearing of this year was 0.00132792. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's gearing of last year was 0.00188799.
==> 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
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current ratio of this year was 2.47468281. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current ratio of last year was 3.1119919.
==> 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's number of shares in issue this year was 74.338. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's number of shares in issue last year was 74.338.
==> 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.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's gross margin of this year was 0.51110159. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's gross margin of last year was 0.52900362.
==> 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
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.62457418. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.61912791.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #511 out of 1914 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 26.7%.
Is Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #511 out of 1914 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co ranks #511 out of 1914 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.00, based on 1,914 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. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co'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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical 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. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,759.30, compared to a current price of 円5,497.00 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 20% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.00. Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 22, 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 Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4967) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円5,497.00 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,759.30.
GuruFocus considers Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4967:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: 円5,759.30 vs. price of 円5,497.00 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#511 of 1914)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4967 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of healthcare products, daily necessities, and body warmers. The company operates through two reportable segments: Domestic Business and International Business, which handle production and sales activities in Japan and overseas, respectively. The company's product portfolio includes disposable body warmers, cooling gel sheets, OTC pharmaceuticals, oral hygiene products, air fresheners, eyeglass wipes, and deodorizing/household sundries.
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