AJSCF (Ajisen (China) Holdings) Piotroski F-Score: 7 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 17% Above Median


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What is Ajisen (China) Holdings Piotroski F-Score?

Ajisen (China) Holdings AJSCF 71 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates AJSCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.51. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks better than 87.39% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Ajisen (China) Holdings has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ajisen (China) Holdings's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

AJSCF' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 6   Max: 8
Current: 7

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Ajisen (China) Holdings was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.

Ajisen (China) Holdings  (OTCPK:AJSCF) Piotroski F-Score Explanation

The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).

He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.

What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.

Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.

Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).

Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.


Ajisen (China) Holdings Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Ajisen (China) Holdings Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ajisen (China) Holdings's Piotroski F-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ajisen (China) Holdings Piotroski F-Score Chart

Ajisen (China) Holdings Annual Data
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Ajisen (China) Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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AJSCF vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, Ajisen (China) Holdings's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ajisen (China) Holdings Piotroski F-Score vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ajisen (China) Holdings's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ajisen (China) Holdings's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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How is the Piotroski F-Score calculated?

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Net Income was $4.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $64.3 Mil.
Revenue was $260.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was $130.6 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Dec24)
to the end of this year (Dec25) was (547.653 + 565.66) / 2 = $556.6565 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Dec24) was $547.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $60.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $270.2 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $75.7 Mil.
Net Income was $-2.8 Mil.

Revenue was $235.9 Mil.
Gross Profit was $114.6 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec23)
to the end of last year (Dec24) was (554.818 + 547.653) / 2 = $551.2355 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec23) was $554.8 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $54.2 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $257.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $69.9 Mil.

*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 4.0. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)

Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 64.3. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 3. Change in Return on Assets

Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec24)
=4.033/547.653
=0.00736415

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec23)
=-2.778/554.818
=-0.00500705

Ajisen (China) Holdings's return on assets of this year was 0.00736415. Ajisen (China) Holdings's return on assets of last year was -0.00500705. ==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)

Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)

Score 1 if CFROA > ROA, 0 if CFROA <= ROA.

Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 4.0. Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 64.3. ==> 64.3 > 4.0 ==> CFROA > ROA ==> Score 1.

Funding

Question 5. Change in Gearing or Leverage

Compare this year's gearing (long-term debt divided by average total assets) to last year's gearing.

Score 0 if this year's gearing is higher, 1 otherwise.

Gearing (This Year: Dec25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec24 to Dec25
=60.199/556.6565
=0.10814389

Gearing (Last Year: Dec24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec23 to Dec24
=54.164/551.2355
=0.09825927

Ajisen (China) Holdings's gearing of this year was 0.10814389. Ajisen (China) Holdings's gearing of last year was 0.09825927. ==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.

Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)

Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.

Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Current Ratio (This Year: Dec25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=270.192/75.65
=3.57160608

Current Ratio (Last Year: Dec24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=257.634/69.865
=3.68759751

Ajisen (China) Holdings's current ratio of this year was 3.57160608. Ajisen (China) Holdings's current ratio of last year was 3.68759751. ==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.

Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue

Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.

Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.

Ajisen (China) Holdings's number of shares in issue this year was 0. Ajisen (China) Holdings's number of shares in issue last year was 1091.539. ==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.

Efficiency

Question 8. Change in Gross Margin

Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.

Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=130.567/260.1
=0.5019877

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=114.576/235.869
=0.48576116

Ajisen (China) Holdings's gross margin of this year was 0.5019877. Ajisen (China) Holdings's gross margin of last year was 0.48576116. ==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 9. Change in asset turnover

Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.

Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Dec24)
=260.1/547.653
=0.47493577

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec23)
=235.869/554.818
=0.4251286

Ajisen (China) Holdings's asset turnover of this year was 0.47493577. Ajisen (China) Holdings's asset turnover of last year was 0.4251286. ==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=1+1+1+1+0+0+1+1+1
=7

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Ajisen (China) Holdings has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 7 mean?
Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Ajisen (China) Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Ajisen (China) Holdings' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks #45 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 12.6%.
Is Ajisen (China) Holdings' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Ajisen (China) Holdings' current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Restaurants industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Ajisen (China) Holdings' value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks #45 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajisen (China) Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajisen (China) Holdings' Piotroski F-Score compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Ajisen (China) Holdings ranks #45 out of 357 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Ajisen (China) Holdings in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Ajisen (China) Holdings' value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Ajisen (China) Holdings' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Ajisen (China) Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Piotroski F-Score for a Restaurants company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Restaurants companies is 5.00, based on 357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Ajisen (China) Holdings and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ajisen (China) Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajisen (China) Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.51, compared to a current price of $0.46 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 40% above the Restaurants industry median of 5.00. Ajisen (China) Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ajisen (China) Holdings (AJSCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajisen (China) Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.46 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.51.

Key valuation signals for AJSCF:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.51 vs. price of $0.46 (9.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40% above the Restaurants median (#45 of 357)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AJSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ajisen (China) Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00538:Hong KongAJN:Germany
Address 24 - 26 Sze Shan Street, Block B, 6th Floor, Ajisen Group Tower, Yau Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Ajisen (China) Holdings Ltd is a fast-casual restaurant chain operator selling Japanese ramen and Japanese-style dishes in Hong Kong and China. The Group has three operating segments: the operation of Restaurants segment, which includes the operation of restaurants in Mainland China and Hong Kong; the Manufacture and sales of noodles and related products segment, which includes the manufacture and sales of noodles and related products in Mainland China and Hong Kong; and the Investment holding segment, which includes investments in property interests, investments in financial instruments and interests in associates and a joint venture. Maximum revenue is derived from the Operation of the restaurants segment. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Mainland China.
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