WRTBF (Wartsila) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 17% Below Median


WRTBF Wartsila Corp WRTBF
84 GF Score
Price $39.50
GF Value $22.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Wartsila Piotroski F-Score?

Wartsila WRTBF 84 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates WRTBF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,979 Industrial Products companies, Wartsila ranks better than 56.66% 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

Wartsila 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 Wartsila's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

WRTBF' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6   Max: 9
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Wartsila was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.

Wartsila  (OTCPK:WRTBF) 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.


Wartsila Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Wartsila Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wartsila'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.

Wartsila Piotroski F-Score Chart

Wartsila Annual Data
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Wartsila 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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WRTBF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Wartsila'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.


Wartsila Piotroski F-Score vs Industrial Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Wartsila'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 156.863 + 212.441 + 217.799 + 168.786 = $756 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 479.815 + 399.061 + 763.466 + 8.092 = $1,650 Mil.
Revenue was 1982.699 + 1915.493 + 2344.262 + 1798.844 = $8,041 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1982.699 + 1915.493 + 1039.813 + 1798.844 = $6,737 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(8491.892 + 9100.346 + 9442.488 + 9922.717 + 9541.04) / 5 = $9299.6966 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was $8,492 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $517 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6,705 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $5,708 Mil.
Net Income was 124.865 + 158.713 + 167.539 + 131.892 = $583 Mil.

Revenue was 1674.919 + 1906.77 + 1941.361 + 1686.486 = $7,210 Mil.
Gross Profit was 1674.919 + 1906.77 + 868.063 + 1686.486 = $6,136 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(7525 + 7739.505 + 8073.252 + 8056.545 + 8491.892) / 5 = $7977.2388 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was $7,525 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $518 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $5,733 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $4,875 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.

Wartsila's current Net Income (TTM) was 756. ==> 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.

Wartsila's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 1,650. ==> 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)
=755.889/8491.892
=0.08901303

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=583.009/7525
=0.07747628

Wartsila's return on assets of this year was 0.08901303. Wartsila's return on assets of last year was 0.07747628. ==> 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.

Wartsila's current Net Income (TTM) was 756. Wartsila's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 1,650. ==> 1,650 > 756 ==> 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
=516.763/9299.6966
=0.05556773

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=517.838/7977.2388
=0.06491444

Wartsila's gearing of this year was 0.05556773. Wartsila's gearing of last year was 0.06491444. ==> 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
=6705.202/5707.514
=1.17480255

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=5732.973/4874.595
=1.17609217

Wartsila's current ratio of this year was 1.17480255. Wartsila's current ratio of last year was 1.17609217. ==> 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.

Wartsila's number of shares in issue this year was 590.044. Wartsila's number of shares in issue last year was 580.952. ==> 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
=6736.849/8041.298
=0.83778129

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=6136.238/7209.536
=0.85112801

Wartsila's gross margin of this year was 0.83778129. Wartsila's gross margin of last year was 0.85112801. ==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.

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)
=8041.298/8491.892
=0.94693833

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=7209.536/7525
=0.95807787

Wartsila's asset turnover of this year was 0.94693833. Wartsila's asset turnover of last year was 0.95807787. ==> 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+1+1+0+0+0+0
=5

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

Wartsila 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?
Wartsila (WRTBF) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Wartsila and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Wartsila's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Wartsila ranks #1291 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 43.3%.
Is Wartsila's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Wartsila'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 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Industrial Products industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Wartsila's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wartsila ranks #1291 out of 2979 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wartsila has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wartsila's Piotroski F-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Wartsila ranks #1291 out of 2979 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Wartsila in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Wartsila's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Wartsila's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Wartsila 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Industrial Products companies is 5.00, based on 2,979 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. Wartsila'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 Wartsila and its competitors. For the Industrial Products 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. Wartsila'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 Wartsila stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wartsila (WRTBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.65, compared to a current price of $39.50 — trading 74.4% above 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 Industrial Products industry median of 5.00. Wartsila's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Wartsila (WRTBF), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 Wartsila (WRTBF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wartsila stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.50 is trading 74.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.65. GuruFocus considers Wartsila to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WRTBF:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $22.65 vs. price of $39.50 (74.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Industrial Products median (#1291 of 2979)

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


Wartsila Business Description

Address Hiililaiturinkuja 2, Helsinki, FIN, FI-00180
Wartsila is a global manufacturer of critical equipment and services for the marine and energy markets with operations in over 70 countries. Approximately one-half of the group's sales are derived from the sale of services and spare parts through its network of 258 sales and service network locations. Wartsila is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki exchange in Finland. Approximately one in three oceangoing vessels has a Wartsila solution on board, translating into an installed base of over 50,000 vessels and 10,000 customers.
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