Kyocera (TSE:6971) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Jul. 10, 2026) — 60% Above Median


TSE:6971 Kyocera Corp TSE:6971
68 GF Score
Price 円3,720.00
GF Value 円2,014.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Kyocera Piotroski F-Score?

Kyocera TSE:6971 -0.16% 68 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:6971 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,014.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 Conglomerates companies, Kyocera ranks better than 98.21% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, 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

Kyocera has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

TSE:6971' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 5   Max: 9
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Kyocera was 9. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.

Kyocera  (TSE:6971) 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.


Kyocera Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Kyocera Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kyocera'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.

Kyocera Piotroski F-Score Chart

Kyocera Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score
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Kyocera 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:6971 vs HON, MMM: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kyocera'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.


Kyocera Piotroski F-Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kyocera's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kyocera'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 37143 + 18397 + 42411 + 43018 = 円140,969 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 72719 + 27624 + 58582 + 67310 = 円226,235 Mil.
Revenue was 478038 + 513347 + 530611 + 548207 = 円2,070,203 Mil.
Gross Profit was 140761 + 146705 + 161128 + 159049 = 円607,643 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(4511307 + 4568372 + 4454416 + 4630983 + 4646314) / 5 = 円4562278.4 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円4,511,307 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円254,844 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,501,151 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円525,010 Mil.
Net Income was 36797 + -719 + -17747 + 5766 = 円24,097 Mil.

Revenue was 498868 + 499720 + 493467 + 522399 = 円2,014,454 Mil.
Gross Profit was 144951 + 137515 + 136906 + 139802 = 円559,174 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(4465376 + 4450064 + 4408426 + 4591686 + 4511307) / 5 = 円4485371.8 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円4,465,376 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円272,557 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円1,435,748 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円491,682 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.

Kyocera's current Net Income (TTM) was 140,969. ==> 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.

Kyocera's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 226,235. ==> 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)
=140969/4511307
=0.03124793

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=24097/4465376
=0.00539641

Kyocera's return on assets of this year was 0.03124793. Kyocera's return on assets of last year was 0.00539641. ==> 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.

Kyocera's current Net Income (TTM) was 140,969. Kyocera's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 226,235. ==> 226,235 > 140,969 ==> 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
=254844/4562278.4
=0.05585893

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=272557/4485371.8
=0.06076575

Kyocera's gearing of this year was 0.05585893. Kyocera's gearing of last year was 0.06076575. ==> 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
=1501151/525010
=2.85928078

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=1435748/491682
=2.92007436

Kyocera's current ratio of this year was 2.85928078. Kyocera's current ratio of last year was 2.92007436. ==> 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.

Kyocera's number of shares in issue this year was 1372.576. Kyocera's number of shares in issue last year was 1408.722. ==> 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
=607643/2070203
=0.29351856

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=559174/2014454
=0.27758092

Kyocera's gross margin of this year was 0.29351856. Kyocera's gross margin of last year was 0.27758092. ==> 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)
=2070203/4511307
=0.45889207

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=2014454/4465376
=0.45112752

Kyocera's asset turnover of this year was 0.45889207. Kyocera's asset turnover of last year was 0.45112752. ==> 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+1+1+0+1+1+1
=8

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

Kyocera has an F-score of 8. 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 8 mean?
Kyocera (TSE:6971) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Jul. 10, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Kyocera and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Kyocera's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyocera ranks #10 out of 558 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Kyocera's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Kyocera's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. The Conglomerates industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kyocera's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyocera ranks #10 out of 558 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyocera has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyocera's Piotroski F-Score compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kyocera ranks #10 out of 558 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Kyocera in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Kyocera's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyocera'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 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Kyocera 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Conglomerates companies is 5.00, based on 558 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. Kyocera's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% 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 Kyocera and its competitors. For the Conglomerates 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. Kyocera's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyocera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyocera (TSE:6971) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,014.53, compared to a current price of 円3,720.00 — trading 84.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 60% above the Conglomerates industry median of 5.00. Kyocera's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kyocera (TSE:6971), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Jul. 10, 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 Kyocera (TSE:6971) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyocera stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,720.00 is trading 84.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,014.53. GuruFocus considers Kyocera to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6971:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: 円2,014.53 vs. price of 円3,720.00 (84.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Conglomerates median (#10 of 558)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kyocera Business Description

Address 6, Takeda Tobadono-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, JPN, 612-8501
Kyocera is a Japanese conglomerate whose original business consisted of manufacturing fine ceramic components; the firm has since expanded into manufacturing handsets, printers, solar cells, and industrial tools. As a result of reorganization, the firm now consists of three major business segments, which are the core components business (28% of 2024 revenue), electronic components business (18% of revenue), and solutions business (54% of revenue).
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