Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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XNEP:KBL Kumari Bank Ltd XNEP:KBL
63 GF Score
Price NPR215.40
GF Value NPR191.50
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kumari Bank Piotroski F-Score?

Kumari Bank XNEP:KBL -0.05% 63 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XNEP:KBL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR191.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,492 Banks companies, Kumari Bank ranks better than 93.7% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, 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

Kumari Bank has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

XNEP:KBL' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 5   Max: 8
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Kumari Bank was 8. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.

Kumari Bank  (XNEP:KBL) 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.


Kumari Bank Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Kumari Bank Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kumari Bank'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.

Kumari Bank Piotroski F-Score Chart

Kumari Bank Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25 Jul26
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Kumari Bank Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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Kumari Bank Piotroski F-Score Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Kumari Bank'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.


Kumari Bank Piotroski F-Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Kumari Bank's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kumari Bank'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 (Jul26) TTM:Last Year (Jul25) TTM:
Net Income was 1088.006 + 1728.08 + 1614.455 + 3162.442 = NPR7,593 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 16937.379 + 0 + 0 + 0 = NPR16,937 Mil.
Revenue was 4290.719 + 5099.683 + 3883.887 + 3504.993 = NPR16,779 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Jul25)
to the end of this year (Jul26) was
(442634.744 + 443323.643 + 454174.057 + 475757.316 + 492082.461) / 5 = NPR461594.4442 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Jul25) was NPR442,635 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR13,984 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR492,082 Mil.
Total Liabilities was NPR446,576 Mil.
Net Income was 1230.574 + -891.204 + 552.513 + 1076.852 = NPR1,969 Mil.

Revenue was 3929.739 + 3301.835 + 4000.26 + 4296.986 = NPR15,529 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Jul24)
to the end of last year (Jul25) was
(409938.44 + 444983.009 + 437721.935 + 428744.217 + 442634.744) / 5 = NPR432804.469 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Jul24) was NPR409,938 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was NPR18,186 Mil.
Total Assets was NPR442,635 Mil.
Total Liabilities was NPR404,903 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.

Kumari Bank's current Net Income (TTM) was 7,593. ==> 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.

Kumari Bank's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 16,937. ==> 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 (Jul25)
=7592.983/442634.744
=0.01715406

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Jul24)
=1968.735/409938.44
=0.00480251

Kumari Bank's return on assets of this year was 0.01715406. Kumari Bank's return on assets of last year was 0.00480251. ==> 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.

Kumari Bank's current Net Income (TTM) was 7,593. Kumari Bank's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 16,937. ==> 16,937 > 7,593 ==> 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: Jul26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Jul25 to Jul26
=13984.141/461594.4442
=0.0302953

Gearing (Last Year: Jul25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Jul24 to Jul25
=18186.099/432804.469
=0.0420192

Kumari Bank's gearing of this year was 0.0302953. Kumari Bank's gearing of last year was 0.0420192. ==> 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

* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Total Current Assets and Total Current Liabilities reported. Thus, we use Total Assets and Total Liabilities to calculate current ratio for banks and insurance companies.

Current Ratio (This Year: Jul26)=Total Assets/Total Liabilities
=492082.461/446575.716
=1.10190152

Current Ratio (Last Year: Jul25)=Total Assets/Total Liabilities
=442634.744/404902.914
=1.09318735

Kumari Bank's current ratio of this year was 1.10190152. Kumari Bank's current ratio of last year was 1.09318735. ==> 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.

Kumari Bank's number of shares in issue this year was 262.279. Kumari Bank's number of shares in issue last year was 262.259. ==> 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.

* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Gross Profit reported. Thus, we use net income instead of gross profit and calculate Net Margin for this score.

Net Margin (This Year: TTM)=Net Income/Revenue
=7592.983/16779.282
=0.45252133

Net Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Net Income/Revenue
=1968.735/15528.82
=0.12677943

Kumari Bank's net margin of this year was 0.45252133. Kumari Bank's net margin of last year was 0.12677943. ==> This year's net 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 (Jul25)
=16779.282/442634.744
=0.03790774

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Jul24)
=15528.82/409938.44
=0.03788086

Kumari Bank's asset turnover of this year was 0.03790774. Kumari Bank's asset turnover of last year was 0.03788086. ==> 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+0+1+1
=8

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

Kumari Bank has an F-score of 8. 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 8 mean?
Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Aug. 22, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Kumari Bank and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Kumari Bank's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumari Bank ranks #94 out of 1492 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Kumari Bank's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Kumari Bank's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% above 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 8.00. The Banks industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Kumari Bank's value of 8 is 33.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumari Bank ranks #94 out of 1492 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kumari Bank has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumari Bank's Piotroski F-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Kumari Bank ranks #94 out of 1492 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Kumari Bank in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Kumari Bank's value of 8 is 33.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumari Bank's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Kumari Bank 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 Banks company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Banks companies is 6.00, based on 1,492 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. Kumari Bank's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 33.3% 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 Kumari Bank and its competitors. For the Banks 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. Kumari Bank's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above 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 Kumari Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR191.50, compared to a current price of NPR215.40 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 33.3% above the Banks industry median of 6.00. Kumari Bank's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Aug. 22, 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 Kumari Bank (XNEP:KBL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumari Bank stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NPR215.40 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR191.50. GuruFocus considers Kumari Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XNEP:KBL:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: NPR191.50 vs. price of NPR215.40 (12.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% above the Banks median (#94 of 1492)

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


Kumari Bank Business Description

Address Thirbam Sadak, Tangal, Kathmandu, NPL
Kumari Bank Ltd provides banking services in Nepal, including loans, deposits, trade finance, card services, remittances, e-commerce, and bullion trading with technological support. Its operating segments are Banking, Cards, Remittance Services, Digital Banking, and Treasury. The Banking segment includes loans, deposits, trade operations, and related services. Cards cover credit, debit, and prepaid card products along with digital payment services. Remittance services include inward and outward transfers, while Treasury involves investment activities, foreign exchange trading, and liquidity management. The majority of revenue is generated from the Banking segment.
63GF Score

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