Advance Create Co (TSE:8798) Piotroski F-Score: 4 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 20% Below Median


TSE:8798 Advance Create Co Ltd TSE:8798
42 GF Score
Price 円119.00
GF Value 円461.42
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Advance Create Co Piotroski F-Score?

Advance Create Co TSE:8798 42 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:8798 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円461.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Insurance companies, Advance Create Co ranks worse than 77.62% 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

Advance Create Co has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

TSE:8798' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 5   Max: 7
Current: 4

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Advance Create Co was 7. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.

Advance Create Co  (TSE:8798) 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.


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Advance Create Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Advance Create 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.

Advance Create Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

Advance Create Co Annual Data
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Advance Create Co Quarterly Data
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TSE:8798 vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Advance Create 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.


Advance Create Co Piotroski F-Score vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Advance Create Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Advance Create Co's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


TSE:8798
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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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Net Income was 円-1,539 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円-3,904 Mil.
Revenue was 円6,608 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,219 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Sep24)
to the end of this year (Sep25) was (7174.111 + 10288.366) / 2 = 円8731.2385 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Sep24) was 円7,174 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円857 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円9,180 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円7,855 Mil.
Net Income was 円-2,250 Mil.

Revenue was 円7,857 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円5,783 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Sep23)
to the end of last year (Sep24) was (8479.544 + 7174.111) / 2 = 円7826.8275 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Sep23) was 円8,480 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,091 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円5,911 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円5,770 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.

Advance Create Co's current Net Income (TTM) was -1,539. ==> Negative ==> Score 0.

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.

Advance Create Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -3,904. ==> 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 (Sep24)
=-1539.357/7174.111
=-0.21457112

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Sep23)
=-2250.286/8479.544
=-0.26537819

Advance Create Co's return on assets of this year was -0.21457112. Advance Create Co's return on assets of last year was -0.26537819. ==> 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.

Advance Create Co's current Net Income (TTM) was -1,539. Advance Create Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was -3,904. ==> -3,904 <= -1,539 ==> 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: Sep25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Sep24 to Sep25
=856.878/8731.2385
=0.09813934

Gearing (Last Year: Sep24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Sep23 to Sep24
=1091.469/7826.8275
=0.13945229

Advance Create Co's gearing of this year was 0.09813934. Advance Create Co's gearing of last year was 0.13945229. ==> 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: Sep25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=9180.062/7855.499
=1.16861602

Current Ratio (Last Year: Sep24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=5910.64/5770.324
=1.02431683

Advance Create Co's current ratio of this year was 1.16861602. Advance Create Co's current ratio of last year was 1.02431683. ==> 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.

Advance Create Co's number of shares in issue this year was 25.739. Advance Create Co's number of shares in issue last year was 22.005. ==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.

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
=5218.999/6608.055
=0.78979352

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=5782.828/7856.949
=0.73601445

Advance Create Co's gross margin of this year was 0.78979352. Advance Create Co's gross margin of last year was 0.73601445. ==> 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 (Sep24)
=6608.055/7174.111
=0.9210974

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Sep23)
=7856.949/8479.544
=0.92657683

Advance Create Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.9210974. Advance Create Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.92657683. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=0+0+1+0+1+1+0+1+0
=4

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

Advance Create Co has an F-score of 4 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 4 mean?
Advance Create Co (TSE:8798) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Advance Create Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Advance Create Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Advance Create Co ranks #378 out of 487 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Advance Create Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Advance Create Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 7.00. The Insurance industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Advance Create Co's value of 4 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advance Create Co ranks #378 out of 487 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Advance Create Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance Create Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Advance Create Co ranks #378 out of 487 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Advance Create Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Advance Create Co's value of 4 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Advance Create Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Advance Create Co has consistently been below 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 Insurance company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Insurance companies is 6.00, based on 487 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. Advance Create Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 33.3% below 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 Advance Create Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advance Create Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below 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 Advance Create Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Create Co (TSE:8798) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円461.42, compared to a current price of 円119.00 — trading 74.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 33.3% below the Insurance industry median of 6.00. Advance Create Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Advance Create Co (TSE:8798), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 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 Advance Create Co (TSE:8798) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance Create Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円119.00 is trading 74.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円461.42. GuruFocus considers Advance Create Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8798:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: 円461.42 vs. price of 円119.00 (74.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Insurance median (#378 of 487)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8798 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Advance Create Co Business Description

Address 3-5-7 Kawaramachi, Nagoya, JPN
Advance Create Co Ltd is engaged in the business of insurance agent for life insurance and property insurance. The type of insurances recommended are medical insurance, cancer insurance, life insurance, unemployment insurance, and specific disease protection insurance.
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