Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) Piotroski F-Score: 7 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 17% Above Median

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TSE:5208 Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd TSE:5208
82 GF Score
Price 円2,509.00
GF Value 円1,771.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Arisawa Mfg Co Piotroski F-Score?

Arisawa Mfg Co TSE:5208 +1.91% 82 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:5208 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,771.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,434 Hardware companies, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks better than 91.17% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Arisawa Mfg Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arisawa Mfg Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:5208' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6   Max: 7
Current: 7

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Arisawa Mfg Co was 7. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.

Arisawa Mfg Co  (TSE:5208) 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.


Arisawa Mfg Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Arisawa Mfg Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arisawa Mfg 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

Arisawa Mfg Co Annual Data
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TSE:5208 vs APH, GLW: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arisawa Mfg 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.


Arisawa Mfg Co Piotroski F-Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arisawa Mfg Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arisawa Mfg Co'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4,996 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円3,144 Mil.
Revenue was 円56,474 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円13,418 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was (71736.638 + 81039.159) / 2 = 円76387.8985 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円71,737 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円3,273 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円54,002 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,645 Mil.
Net Income was 円3,970 Mil.

Revenue was 円49,816 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円11,621 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was (68816.683 + 71736.638) / 2 = 円70276.6605 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円68,817 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円4,121 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円49,527 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円18,583 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 4,996. ==> 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 3,144. ==> 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)
=4995.801/71736.638
=0.06964086

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=3969.679/68816.683
=0.05768483

Arisawa Mfg Co's return on assets of this year was 0.06964086. Arisawa Mfg Co's return on assets of last year was 0.05768483. ==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.

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.

Arisawa Mfg Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 4,996. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 3,144. ==> 3,144 <= 4,996 ==> CFROA <= ROA ==> Score 0.

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
=3272.891/76387.8985
=0.04284567

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=4120.881/70276.6605
=0.05863797

Arisawa Mfg Co's gearing of this year was 0.04284567. Arisawa Mfg Co's gearing of last year was 0.05863797. ==> 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

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=54001.987/26645.439
=2.02668783

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=49527.322/18582.66
=2.66524394

Arisawa Mfg Co's current ratio of this year was 2.02668783. Arisawa Mfg Co's current ratio of last year was 2.66524394. ==> 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.

Arisawa Mfg Co's number of shares in issue this year was 33.181. Arisawa Mfg Co's number of shares in issue last year was 33.25. ==> 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
=13417.534/56474.208
=0.23758694

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=11621.477/49815.616
=0.23328984

Arisawa Mfg Co's gross margin of this year was 0.23758694. Arisawa Mfg Co's gross margin of last year was 0.23328984. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Mar25)
=56474.208/71736.638
=0.78724358

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=49815.616/68816.683
=0.72388865

Arisawa Mfg Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.78724358. Arisawa Mfg Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.72388865. ==> 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+1+0+1+0+1+1+1
=7

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

Arisawa Mfg Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 7 mean?
Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Arisawa Mfg Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #215 out of 2434 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Arisawa Mfg Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Arisawa Mfg Co'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 7.00. The Hardware industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #215 out of 2434 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arisawa Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arisawa Mfg Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arisawa Mfg Co ranks #215 out of 2434 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Arisawa Mfg Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Arisawa Mfg Co's value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Arisawa Mfg Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Arisawa Mfg 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 Hardware company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Hardware companies is 5.00, based on 2,434 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. Arisawa Mfg Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% 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 Arisawa Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Arisawa Mfg Co'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 Arisawa Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,771.40, compared to a current price of 円2,509.00 — trading 41.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 40% above the Hardware industry median of 5.00. Arisawa Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 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 Arisawa Mfg Co (TSE:5208) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arisawa Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,509.00 is trading 41.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,771.40. GuruFocus considers Arisawa Mfg Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5208:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,771.40 vs. price of 円2,509.00 (41.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% above the Hardware median (#215 of 2434)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arisawa Mfg Co Business Description

Address 1-5-5 Minamihon town City, Niigata Prefecture, Joetsu, JPN, 943-8610
Arisawa Mfg Co Ltd is a Japanese based company, engages in the manufacture and sale of electronic materials of electronic materials. The company provides electronic materials used in personal computers and cellular phones; and optoelectronic materials such as Fresnel lenses for projection TV; electrical insulating materials; and structural materials. It also offers display materials comprising anti-reflection films, 3D display filters, special optical films, 3D display equipment, polarizing plates, hard-coating films, and projection screens.
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円2,509.00
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円1,771.40
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