Equity / Fundamental Metric

Piotroski F-Score

Definition

A nine-point scoring system that evaluates a company's financial strength based on profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.

Example
A Piotroski F-Score of 8 or 9 identifies high-quality value stocks.
Related Terms
Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow (FCF) Return on Assets (ROA)
Frequently Asked Question
What is the Piotroski F-Score?
The Piotroski F-Score is a nine-point scoring system evaluating a company's financial strength across profitability (4 points), leverage/liquidity (3 points), and operating efficiency (2 points). Scores of 8-9 indicate strong fundamentals.
APA Citation
Clark, R. (2025). Piotroski F-Score. VixShield Trading Glossary. Retrieved from https://www.vixshield.com/glossary/piotroski-f-score
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Russell Clark, FNP-C
Author of SPX Mastery series · Founder of VixShield
Last updated:  ·  Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.