Table 5 F-Score Model.

From: Creating quality portfolios using score-based models: a systematic review

Component

Derivation

F-score

F1 + F2 + F3 + F4 + F5 + F6 + F7 + F8 + F9

F1

1 if the return on assets is positive in the current year else 0

F2

1 if operating cash flow is positive in the current year else 0

F3

1 if a change in return on assets is higher than the previous year else 0

F4

1 if (operating cash flow ÷ Total assets) > return on assets else 0

F5

1 if the leverage decreases compared to the previous year else 0

F6

1 if the current ratio improves over the previous year else 0

F7

1 if new shares are not issued last year else 0

F8

1 if the gross margin improves over the previous year else 0

F9

1 if the assets turnover ratio improves over the previous year else 0