BJ Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental Outlook: BJNeutralSource: Massive API
Composite: 53/100 · Confidence: 67%

BJ is currently showing mixed fundamentals with a composite score of 53/100, resulting in a "Neutral" outlook. At 4/9 on the Piotroski scale, BJ shows a blend of financial strengths and areas of concern. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.74, BJ is well within the safe zone for bankruptcy risk. Earnings analysis shows neutral earnings momentum.

Strong Sell (0)Neutral (50)Strong Buy (100)
Piotroski F-Score
4030%
Altman Z-Score
6320%
Earnings Momentum
8030%
Short Sentiment
2420%
Altman Z-Score: Safe zone
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9
Mixed fundamentals
F1Positive ROA✓ Pass
F3Improving ROA✗ Fail
F5Decreasing Leverage✓ Pass
F6Improving Liquidity✗ Fail
F7No Dilution✓ Pass
F8Improving Gross Margin✗ Fail
F9Improving Asset Turnover✓ Pass
Altman Z-Score: 2.74Safe Zone
Z″-Score (Non-manufacturing)
X1 (WC/TA)-0.105
X2 (RE/TA)0.169
X3 (EBIT/TA)0.104
X4 (Eq/TL)2.078
Safe > 2.60 · Grey 1.10–2.60 · Distress < 1.10
Earnings Momentum
Aggregate: +0.70 (range: -2 to +2)
EPS Growth2 consecutive quarters improving
Revenue Growth2 consecutive quarters
Gross MarginStable
Operating MarginExpanding
Net MarginStable
Short Sentiment
Score: 24/100 (higher = more bullish)
SI% of Float3/57.6%
Days to Cover4/56.2 days
SVR Trend5/520d−50d: +380.0pts
SI Trend5/5+16.4%
About This Analysis

Piotroski F-Score is a 9-point scoring system developed by accounting professor Joseph Piotroski to assess the financial strength of a company. It evaluates profitability (ROA, operating cash flow, accruals), leverage and liquidity (debt ratio, current ratio, share dilution), and operating efficiency (gross margin, asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong fundamentals, while 0–3 suggest weakness.

Altman Z-Score is a formula developed by professor Edward Altman that predicts the probability of a company entering bankruptcy within two years. It combines five financial ratios — working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue — all relative to total assets. A score above 2.99 suggests the company is financially safe, while below 1.81 indicates distress. The Z-Score is not applicable to financial-sector companies (banks, insurance).

Earnings Momentum tracks quarter-over-quarter trends in EPS growth, revenue, and profit margins to assess whether a company's financial trajectory is improving or deteriorating. Short Sentiment evaluates bearish market positioning using short interest as a percentage of float, days to cover, and short volume trends — a high score (inverted) indicates bullish sentiment.

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