Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) Piotroski F-Score: 9 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 50% Above Median


TSE:7018 Naikai Zosen Corp TSE:7018
72 GF Score
Price 円9,070.00
GF Value 円5,601.41
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What is Naikai Zosen Piotroski F-Score?

Naikai Zosen TSE:7018 72 Piotroski F-Score is 9 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:7018 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,601.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 320 Aerospace & Defense companies, Naikai Zosen ranks better than 99.69% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 9, 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

Naikai Zosen has an F-score of 9. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

TSE:7018' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 6   Max: 9
Current: 9

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Naikai Zosen was 9. The lowest was 1. And the median was 6.

Naikai Zosen  (TSE:7018) 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.


Naikai Zosen Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Naikai Zosen Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Naikai Zosen'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.

Naikai Zosen Piotroski F-Score Chart

Naikai Zosen Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.00 6.00 9.00 3.00 9.00

Naikai Zosen Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 9.00

TSE:7018 vs GE, RTX, BA: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Naikai Zosen'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.


Naikai Zosen Piotroski F-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Naikai Zosen's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Naikai Zosen'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2,299 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円12,455 Mil.
Revenue was 円47,016 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円4,392 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was (42486 + 47136) / 2 = 円44811 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円42,486 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,155 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円32,947 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円30,021 Mil.
Net Income was 円1,017 Mil.

Revenue was 円44,648 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,640 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was (43819 + 42486) / 2 = 円43152.5 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円43,819 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,625 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円28,451 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円26,398 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.

Naikai Zosen's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,299. ==> 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.

Naikai Zosen's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 12,455. ==> 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)
=2299/42486
=0.05411194

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=1017/43819
=0.02320911

Naikai Zosen's return on assets of this year was 0.05411194. Naikai Zosen's return on assets of last year was 0.02320911. ==> 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.

Naikai Zosen's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,299. Naikai Zosen's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 12,455. ==> 12,455 > 2,299 ==> 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
=1155/44811
=0.02577492

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=2625/43152.5
=0.06083077

Naikai Zosen's gearing of this year was 0.02577492. Naikai Zosen's gearing of last year was 0.06083077. ==> 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
=32947/30021
=1.09746511

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=28451/26398
=1.07777104

Naikai Zosen's current ratio of this year was 1.09746511. Naikai Zosen's current ratio of last year was 1.07777104. ==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.

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.

Naikai Zosen's number of shares in issue this year was 1.695. Naikai Zosen's number of shares in issue last year was 1.695. ==> 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
=4392/47016
=0.09341501

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=2640/44648
=0.05912919

Naikai Zosen's gross margin of this year was 0.09341501. Naikai Zosen's gross margin of last year was 0.05912919. ==> 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)
=47016/42486
=1.10662336

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=44648/43819
=1.01891873

Naikai Zosen's asset turnover of this year was 1.10662336. Naikai Zosen's asset turnover of last year was 1.01891873. ==> 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+1+1+1+1
=9

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

Naikai Zosen has an F-score of 9. 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 9 mean?
Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) has a Piotroski F-Score of 9 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Naikai Zosen and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Naikai Zosen's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #1 out of 320 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 0.3%.
Is Naikai Zosen's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Naikai Zosen's current Piotroski F-Score of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Naikai Zosen's value of 9 is 80% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #1 out of 320 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Naikai Zosen has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naikai Zosen's Piotroski F-Score compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Naikai Zosen ranks #1 out of 320 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Naikai Zosen in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Naikai Zosen's value of 9 is 80% above this benchmark. Historically, Naikai Zosen's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Naikai Zosen 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.00, based on 320 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. Naikai Zosen's current Piotroski F-Score of 9 is 80% 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 Naikai Zosen and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense 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. Naikai Zosen's current Piotroski F-Score is 9, which is 50% 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 Naikai Zosen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,601.41, compared to a current price of 円9,070.00 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 80% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.00. Naikai Zosen's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018), the current Piotroski F-Score is 9 as of Jun. 28, 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 Naikai Zosen (TSE:7018) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naikai Zosen stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円9,070.00 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,601.41. GuruFocus considers Naikai Zosen to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7018:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 9 (50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円5,601.41 vs. price of 円9,070.00 (61.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 80% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#1 of 320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Naikai Zosen Business Description

Address 226-6 swamp town Setoda Onomichi, Hiroshima, JPN, 722-2493
Naikai Zosen Corp is a shipbuilding company. The company constructs various ships, such as container ships, product tankers, car carriers, bulk carriers, chemical tankers, cargo ships, passenger ferries, and research vessels.
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