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Rank #134

Rank #134 by gross profitability (GP/assets 0.41) · ROE 24.2% · Piotroski F-Score 6 / 9.

As-of 2026-07-22 · CIK 0000909832 · all metrics point-in-time as of the filing date.

Profitability

Gross profitability (GP / assets)

0.41

Primary signal (Novy-Marx).

Return on equity

24.2%

Gross margin

12.8%

Revenue growth (YoY)

8.2%

Gross margin improving

Margin trend vs prior year.

PASS

Anti-fragile safety

Balance-sheet safety

Composite anti-fragile check.

PASS

Debt / equity

1.81

Current ratio

1.07×

Quick ratio

0.56×

Net cash

$14.33B

Cash & equivalents minus total debt.

Cash-flow health

Free cash flow

$7.84B

Operating cash flow minus capex.

Positive free cash flow

PASS

FCF / net income

-0.03

Cash-backing of earnings.

FCF/NI divergence

Unfavorable divergence (yellow flag).

WARN

Accruals healthy

Cash-backed earnings.

PASS

SBC / revenue

0.3%

Stock-based comp intensity.

Piotroski F-Score

F-Score

6 / 9

Fundamental-strength score (0-9).

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