J Trust Co (TSE:8508) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:8508 J Trust Co Ltd TSE:8508
61 GF Score
Price 円841.00
GF Value 円470.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is J Trust Co Piotroski F-Score?

J Trust Co TSE:8508 -1.87% 61 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:8508 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円470.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Diversified Financial Services companies, J Trust Co ranks better than 81.87% 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

J Trust Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

TSE:8508' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 5   Max: 9
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of J Trust Co was 9. The lowest was 1. And the median was 5.

J Trust Co  (TSE:8508) 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.


J Trust Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


J Trust Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for J Trust 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.

J Trust Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

J Trust Co Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
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J Trust Co 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:8508 vs VOYA, FRHC: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, J Trust 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.


J Trust Co Piotroski F-Score vs Diversified Financial Services Industry

For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, J Trust Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where J Trust 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 1628 + 574 + 5326 + 3352 = 円10,880 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 804 + 45486 + -33504 + -21393 = 円-8,607 Mil.
Revenue was 30085 + 31299 + 32224 + 31041 = 円124,649 Mil.
Gross Profit was 11648 + 11033 + 12283 + 12189 = 円47,153 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(1241398 + 1272916 + 1301534 + 1319072 + 1271579) / 5 = 円1281299.8 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円1,241,398 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円79,220 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円989,693 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,069 Mil.
Net Income was 2723 + 881 + 1989 + 411 = 円6,004 Mil.

Revenue was 33872 + 31574 + 30480 + 30657 = 円126,583 Mil.
Gross Profit was 11290 + 12294 + 9882 + 9958 = 円43,424 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(1285024 + 1331442 + 1243216 + 1270467 + 1241398) / 5 = 円1274309.4 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円1,285,024 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円71,381 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円987,251 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円15,019 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.

J Trust Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 10,880. ==> 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.

J Trust Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -8,607. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

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)
=10880/1241398
=0.00876431

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=6004/1285024
=0.00467229

J Trust Co's return on assets of this year was 0.00876431. J Trust Co's return on assets of last year was 0.00467229. ==> 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.

J Trust Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 10,880. J Trust Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -8,607. ==> -8,607 <= 10,880 ==> 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
=79220/1281299.8
=0.06182784

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=71381/1274309.4
=0.05601544

J Trust Co's gearing of this year was 0.06182784. J Trust Co's gearing of last year was 0.05601544. ==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.

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
=989693/15069
=65.67741721

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=987251/15019
=65.73347094

J Trust Co's current ratio of this year was 65.67741721. J Trust Co's current ratio of last year was 65.73347094. ==> 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.

J Trust Co's number of shares in issue this year was 132.543. J Trust Co's number of shares in issue last year was 132.581. ==> 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
=47153/124649
=0.37828623

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=43424/126583
=0.34304764

J Trust Co's gross margin of this year was 0.37828623. J Trust Co's gross margin of last year was 0.34304764. ==> 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)
=124649/1241398
=0.10041018

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=126583/1285024
=0.09850633

J Trust Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.10041018. J Trust Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.09850633. ==> 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+0+1+0+0+0+1+1+1
=5

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

J Trust Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 5 mean?
J Trust Co (TSE:8508) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on J Trust Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, J Trust Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, J Trust Co ranks #58 out of 320 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is J Trust Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
J Trust Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. The Diversified Financial Services industry median Piotroski F-Score is 3.00. J Trust Co's value of 5 is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, J Trust Co ranks #58 out of 320 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, J Trust Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does J Trust Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to VOYA and FRHC?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, J Trust Co ranks #58 out of 320 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places J Trust Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 3.00. J Trust Co's value of 5 is 66.7% above this benchmark. Historically, J Trust Co'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 5.00 vs. the industry median of 3.00, J Trust 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Diversified Financial Services companies is 3.00, 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. J Trust Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 66.7% 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 J Trust Co and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. J Trust Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near 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 J Trust Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Trust Co (TSE:8508) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円470.24, compared to a current price of 円841.00 — trading 78.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 66.7% above the Diversified Financial Services industry median of 3.00. J Trust Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 13 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 J Trust Co (TSE:8508), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 J Trust Co (TSE:8508) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, J Trust Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円841.00 is trading 78.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円470.24. GuruFocus considers J Trust Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8508:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: 円470.24 vs. price of 円841.00 (78.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 13 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.7% above the Diversified Financial Services median (#58 of 320)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8508 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


J Trust Co Business Description

Address Toranomon First Garden 1-7-12 Toranomon, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0001
J Trust Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates financial and nonfinancial businesses via several subsidiaries. The company's financial business includes a domestic financial business, which consists of credit guarantee, credit and consumer credit, collection of accounts receivable, and other financial services; a financial business in South Korea, which contains a savings bank business, capital business, and a collection of accounts receivable; and a financial business in Southeast Asia, which contains a banking business and a collection of accounts receivable. It's nonfinancial business includes a general entertainment business, a real estate business, an investment business, and other business. It generates around two thirds of its total revenue from its financial businesses.
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