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Japan Business SystemsTSE:5036 +0.06%77 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:5036 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,018.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,734 Software companies, Japan Business Systems ranks better than 78.53% 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
Japan Business Systems 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 Japan Business Systems's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5036'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 4 Max: 8
Current: 6
During the past 6 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Japan Business Systems was 8. The lowest was 1. And the median was 4.
Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) 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.
Japan Business Systems Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Japan Business Systems Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Japan Business Systems'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:5036 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Japan Business Systems'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.
Japan Business Systems Piotroski F-Score vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Japan Business Systems's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Business Systems'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.
Japan Business Systems's current Net Income (TTM) was 5,629.
==> 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.
Japan Business Systems's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 1,135.
==> 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.
Japan Business Systems's return on assets of this year was 0.0923559. Japan Business Systems's return on assets of last year was 0.03051927.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Japan Business Systems's gearing of this year was 0.18539907. Japan Business Systems's gearing of last year was 0.24219181.
==> 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
Japan Business Systems's current ratio of this year was 1.22647866. Japan Business Systems's current ratio of last year was 1.35368674.
==> 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.
Japan Business Systems's number of shares in issue this year was 47.683. Japan Business Systems's number of shares in issue last year was 47.7.
==> 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.
Japan Business Systems's gross margin of this year was 0.10350562. Japan Business Systems's gross margin of last year was 0.10341621.
==> 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
Japan Business Systems's asset turnover of this year was 2.83154769. Japan Business Systems's asset turnover of last year was 2.83942106.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Japan Business Systems has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Japan Business Systems and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Japan Business Systems' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #587 out of 2734 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Japan Business Systems' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Japan Business Systems' current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. The Software industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Japan Business Systems' value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #587 out of 2734 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Business Systems has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Business Systems' Piotroski F-Score compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Japan Business Systems ranks #587 out of 2734 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Japan Business Systems in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Japan Business Systems' value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Business Systems' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Japan Business Systems 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 Software company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Software companies is 5.00, based on 2,734 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. Japan Business Systems'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 Japan Business Systems 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. Japan Business Systems's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Business Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,018.53, compared to a current price of 円1,600.00 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 20% above the Software industry median of 5.00. Japan Business Systems' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 01, 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 Japan Business Systems (TSE:5036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Business Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,600.00 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,018.53.
GuruFocus considers Japan Business Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5036:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: 円2,018.53 vs. price of 円1,600.00 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Software median (#587 of 2734)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Business Systems Inc operates in the information technology sector. The company works with cloud companies, various hardware and software manufacturers, research institutes and universities, etc., to provide cloud services to its clients. It is a cloud services integrator that provides consulting and IT services that can maximize customer performance by utilizing cloud services centered on Microsoft. The various services offered by the company include digital transformation, cloud infrastructure solutions, SAP system solutions, Microsoft 365 and Power platform-related solutions, and others. Its reportable segments are; Cloud Integration, which derives key revenue, and Cloud Services. Geographically, the company operates in Japan.
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