New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- As you move down the market-cap ladder-from large-caps to small-caps and micro-caps-both risk and potential returns naturally rise. But what if you want a middle path: growth without excessive risk? Mid-cap stocks often strike that balance, offering a mix of stability and upside potential.

The challenge is finding the right mid-caps in a crowded market. One tool that can help investors separate the wheat from the chaff is the Piotroski Score.

What is the Piotroski Score?

Created by Professor Joseph Piotroski, this score provides a simple yet effective way to gauge a company's financial health. It evaluates nine factors to see if a company is improving or facing trouble:

Profitability: Is the company earning stron...