MFGI (Merchants Financial Group) Mohanram G-Score: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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What is Merchants Financial Group Mohanram G-Score?

Merchants Financial Group MFGI 49 Mohanram G-Score is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates MFGI with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Mohanram G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. Companies have higher G-score tends to generate higher return. According to his study, the best growth stocks that have a G-Score greater than 6 tend to beat the market, while those with a G-Score lower than 1 tend to have negative absolute returns.

Thus, the zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

Merchants Financial Group has an G-score of 2.

The historical rank and industry rank for Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score or its related term are showing as below:

MFGI' s Mohanram G-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 3   Max: 4
Current: 2

During the past 7 years, the highest Piotroski G-score of Merchants Financial Group was 4. The lowest was 2. And the median was 3.

Merchants Financial Group  (OTCPK:MFGI) Mohanram G-Score Explanation

Partha Mohanram is the John H. Watson Chair in Value Investing at Rotman and the Acting Vice-Dean of Research Strategy and Resources.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Separating Winners from Losers Among Low Book-to-Market Stocks Using Financial Statement Analysis".

This paper tests whether a strategy based on financial statement analysis of low book-to-market (growth) stocks is successful in differentiating between winners and losers in terms of future stock performance. Based on the research, a strategy based on buying high G-score (6, 7 or 8) firms and shorting low G-score (0 or 1) firms consistently earns significant excess returns. Further, the results do not support a risk based explanation for the book-to-market effect as the strategy returns positive returns in all years, and firms that ex-ante appear less risky have better future returns.

To conclude, one can use a modified fundamental analysis strategy (G-score) to identify mispricing and earn substantial abnormal returns.


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Merchants Financial Group Mohanram G-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score can be seen below:

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* 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.

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MFGI vs BFCC, TSBK, MSBC: Mohanram G-Score Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Mohanram G-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.


Merchants Financial Group Mohanram G-Score vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score falls into.


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Merchants Financial Group Mohanram G-Score Calculation

The calculation of the Mohanram G-score consists of eight criteria. Assign one point for each criterion met, then add up all the points to get the G-Score.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate earnings.

Score 1 if ROA > ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 2. Cash ROA

Cash ROA equals to Cash Flow from Operations divided by average Total Assets. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate cash.

Score 1 if Cash ROA > Cash ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 3. CFO and Net Income

Score 1 if CFO > Net Income, 0 otherwise.

Earnings Predictability

Question 4. Earnings Variability

Earnings Variability is measured as the variance of a firm's ROA in the past five years.

Score 1 if Earnings Variability < Earnings Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 5. Sales Growth Variability

Sales Growth Variability is measured as the 5-year variance in sales growth.

Score 1 if Sales Growth Variability < Sales Growth Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Accounting Conservatism

Question 6. Research & Development Intensity

Research & Development Intensity is calcualted by Research & Development divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if Research & Development Intensity > Research & Development Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 7. CAPEX Intensity

CAPEX Intensity is calcualted by Capital Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if CAPEX Intensity > CAPEX Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 8. Advertising Expenditure Intensity

Advertising Expenditure Intensity is calcualted by Advertising Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets. Note that Advertising Expenditure is not reported as a seperate line item for many companies, thus Selling, General, & Admin. Expense is used in this calculation.

Score 1 if Advertising Expenditure Intensity > Advertising Expenditure Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

* 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.

* Note that all the Industry Median used for comparison in his original research, are substituted with Sector Median due to the limitation of data within certain countries.

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

Merchants Financial Group has an G-score of 2.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Mohanram G-Score →
What does a Mohanram G-Score of 2 mean?
Merchants Financial Group (MFGI) has a Mohanram G-Score of 2 as of Jun. 2026. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on Merchants Financial Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score too high?
Merchants Financial Group's current Mohanram G-Score of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Merchants Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score compare to BFCC and TSBK?
Merchants Financial Group's Mohanram G-Score of 2 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. Historically, Merchants Financial Group's own Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Mohanram G-Score for a Banks company?
A good Mohanram G-Score depends on the Banks industry context. However, Mohanram G-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Mohanram G-Score mean?
A high Mohanram G-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on Merchants Financial Group and its competitors. Merchants Financial Group's current Mohanram G-Score is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merchants Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merchants Financial Group (MFGI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.33, compared to a current price of $41.35 — trading 46% above its estimated fair value. The current Mohanram G-Score is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Merchants Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Mohanram G-Score calculated?
Mohanram G-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Merchants Financial Group (MFGI), the current Mohanram G-Score is 2 as of Jun. 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 Merchants Financial Group (MFGI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merchants Financial Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $41.35 is trading 46% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.33. GuruFocus considers Merchants Financial Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MFGI:

  • Mohanram G-Score: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $28.33 vs. price of $41.35 (46% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Merchants Financial Group Business Description

Address 102 E. Third Street, Winona, MN, USA, 55987
Merchants Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company. Through its banking subsidiary, it provides retail, commercial loans, and deposit services to individual as well as business customers. The various products and services offered by the Group include business credit cards, treasury management services, online and mobile banking services, different types of loans, checking accounts, saving accounts, digital wallet, military banking services, mortgage loans, etc. These services are offered through a network of branch offices and a leasing division across Winona, Goodview, Rushford, Lanesboro, St. Charles, Rochester, La Crescent, Caledonia, Spring Grove, and other locations in the USA.
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