Meiwa Estate Co (TSE:8869) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 17% Below Median

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TSE:8869 Meiwa Estate Co Ltd TSE:8869
69 GF Score
Price 円837.00
GF Value 円1,220.15
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Meiwa Estate Co Piotroski F-Score?

Meiwa Estate Co TSE:8869 -1.06% 69 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:8869 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,220.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,753 Real Estate companies, Meiwa Estate Co ranks better than 60.35% 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

Meiwa Estate 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 Meiwa Estate Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8869' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 6   Max: 8
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Meiwa Estate Co was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.

Meiwa Estate Co  (TSE:8869) 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.


Meiwa Estate Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Meiwa Estate Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meiwa Estate 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.

Meiwa Estate Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

Meiwa Estate Co Annual Data
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Meiwa Estate Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:8869 vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Meiwa Estate 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.


Meiwa Estate Co Piotroski F-Score vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Meiwa Estate Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:8869
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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3,826 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円625 Mil.
Revenue was 円90,108 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円19,178 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was (152097 + 151157) / 2 = 円151627 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円152,097 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円57,887 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円141,613 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円55,392 Mil.
Net Income was 円2,897 Mil.

Revenue was 円79,902 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円16,569 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was (124151 + 152097) / 2 = 円138124 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円124,151 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円49,495 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円140,112 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円67,512 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.

Meiwa Estate Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 3,826. ==> 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.

Meiwa Estate Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 625. ==> 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)
=3826/152097
=0.025155

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=2897/124151
=0.02333449

Meiwa Estate Co's return on assets of this year was 0.025155. Meiwa Estate Co's return on assets of last year was 0.02333449. ==> 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.

Meiwa Estate Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 3,826. Meiwa Estate Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 625. ==> 625 <= 3,826 ==> 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
=57887/151627
=0.38177238

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=49495/138124
=0.35833744

Meiwa Estate Co's gearing of this year was 0.38177238. Meiwa Estate Co's gearing of last year was 0.35833744. ==> 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
=141613/55392
=2.55656051

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=140112/67512
=2.07536438

Meiwa Estate Co's current ratio of this year was 2.55656051. Meiwa Estate Co's current ratio of last year was 2.07536438. ==> 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.

Meiwa Estate Co's number of shares in issue this year was 23.445. Meiwa Estate Co's number of shares in issue last year was 23.444. ==> 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
=19178/90108
=0.21283349

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=16569/79902
=0.20736652

Meiwa Estate Co's gross margin of this year was 0.21283349. Meiwa Estate Co's gross margin of last year was 0.20736652. ==> 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)
=90108/152097
=0.59243772

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=79902/124151
=0.64358724

Meiwa Estate Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.59243772. Meiwa Estate Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.64358724. ==> 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
=1+1+1+0+0+1+0+1+0
=5

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

Meiwa Estate 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?
Meiwa Estate Co (TSE:8869) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Aug. 03, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Meiwa Estate Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Meiwa Estate Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiwa Estate Co ranks #695 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Meiwa Estate Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Meiwa Estate Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Real Estate industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Meiwa Estate Co's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiwa Estate Co ranks #695 out of 1753 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiwa Estate Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiwa Estate Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Meiwa Estate Co ranks #695 out of 1753 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Meiwa Estate Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Meiwa Estate Co's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Meiwa Estate Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Meiwa Estate Co has consistently been at 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 Real Estate company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Real Estate companies is 5.00, based on 1,753 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. Meiwa Estate Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 0% at 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 Meiwa Estate Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate 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. Meiwa Estate Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 17% below 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 Meiwa Estate Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa Estate Co (TSE:8869) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,220.15, compared to a current price of 円837.00 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 0% at the Real Estate industry median of 5.00. Meiwa Estate Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Meiwa Estate Co (TSE:8869), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Aug. 03, 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 Meiwa Estate Co (TSE:8869) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiwa Estate Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円837.00 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,220.15. GuruFocus considers Meiwa Estate Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8869:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,220.15 vs. price of 円837.00 (31.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Real Estate median (#695 of 1753)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8869 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meiwa Estate Co Business Description

Address 9-6 Shinsen-cho, Shibuya-ku, Meiwa Real Estate Shibuya Shinsen Building, Tokyo, JPN, 150-8555
Meiwa Estate Co Ltd is a Japan-based real estate development company. It develops, sells, leases, and manages condominiums and other real estate properties. The company also provides brokerage services, sells furniture and interior decorations, lending and mortgage services. The company operates in the business segments which include Condominium Sales Business, Distribution Business, Management Business, Leasing Business, and Other business.
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