ANPA (Rich Sparkle Holdings) Piotroski F-Score: 7 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 17% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

ANPA Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd ANPA
23 GF Score
Price $4.39
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Rich Sparkle Holdings Piotroski F-Score?

Rich Sparkle Holdings ANPA +5.02% 23 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ANPA with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,064 Business Services companies, Rich Sparkle Holdings ranks better than 88.91% 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

Rich Sparkle 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 Rich Sparkle Holdings's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ANPA' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6   Max: 7
Current: 7

During the past 4 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Rich Sparkle Holdings was 7. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.

Rich Sparkle Holdings  (NAS:ANPA) 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.


Rich Sparkle Holdings Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Rich Sparkle Holdings Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Rich Sparkle 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.

Rich Sparkle Holdings Piotroski F-Score Chart

Rich Sparkle Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Piotroski F-Score
N/A N/A 4.00 7.00

Rich Sparkle Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial N/A 0.00 4.00 0.00 7.00

ANPA vs WFCF, DLHC, TISI: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Rich Sparkle 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.


Rich Sparkle Holdings Piotroski F-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Rich Sparkle Holdings's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Rich Sparkle Holdings's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


ANPA
23GF Score
Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd ANPA
Piotroski F-Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

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 (Sep25) TTM:Last Year (Sep24) TTM:
Net Income was $0.13 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was $0.37 Mil.
Revenue was $6.25 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2.89 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Sep24)
to the end of this year (Sep25) was (6.324 + 8.494) / 2 = $7.409 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Sep24) was $6.32 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.23 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $6.95 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $2.60 Mil.
Net Income was $0.82 Mil.

Revenue was $5.88 Mil.
Gross Profit was $2.56 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Sep23)
to the end of last year (Sep24) was (4.701 + 6.324) / 2 = $5.5125 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Sep23) was $4.70 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was $0.70 Mil.
Total Current Assets was $4.04 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was $3.06 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.

Rich Sparkle Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 0.13. ==> 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.

Rich Sparkle Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 0.37. ==> 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 (Sep24)
=0.133/6.324
=0.02103099

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Sep23)
=0.82/4.701
=0.17443097

Rich Sparkle Holdings's return on assets of this year was 0.02103099. Rich Sparkle Holdings's return on assets of last year was 0.17443097. ==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.

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.

Rich Sparkle Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 0.13. Rich Sparkle Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 0.37. ==> 0.37 > 0.13 ==> 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: Sep25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Sep24 to Sep25
=0.226/7.409
=0.03050344

Gearing (Last Year: Sep24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Sep23 to Sep24
=0.697/5.5125
=0.12643991

Rich Sparkle Holdings's gearing of this year was 0.03050344. Rich Sparkle Holdings's gearing of last year was 0.12643991. ==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.

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: Sep25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=6.952/2.597
=2.67693492

Current Ratio (Last Year: Sep24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=4.044/3.063
=1.32027424

Rich Sparkle Holdings's current ratio of this year was 2.67693492. Rich Sparkle Holdings's current ratio of last year was 1.32027424. ==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.

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.

Rich Sparkle Holdings's number of shares in issue this year was 11.538. Rich Sparkle Holdings's number of shares in issue last year was 12.5. ==> 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
=2.886/6.249
=0.46183389

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=2.561/5.884
=0.43524813

Rich Sparkle Holdings's gross margin of this year was 0.46183389. Rich Sparkle Holdings's gross margin of last year was 0.43524813. ==> 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 (Sep24)
=6.249/6.324
=0.98814042

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Sep23)
=5.884/4.701
=1.25164859

Rich Sparkle Holdings's asset turnover of this year was 0.98814042. Rich Sparkle Holdings's asset turnover of last year was 1.25164859. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

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

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

Rich Sparkle 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?
Rich Sparkle Holdings (ANPA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Rich Sparkle Holdings and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Rich Sparkle Holdings' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Rich Sparkle Holdings ranks #118 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Rich Sparkle Holdings' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Rich Sparkle 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 4.00 to a high of 7.00. The Business Services industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Rich Sparkle Holdings' value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rich Sparkle Holdings ranks #118 out of 1064 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rich Sparkle Holdings has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rich Sparkle Holdings' Piotroski F-Score compare to WFCF and DLHC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Rich Sparkle Holdings ranks #118 out of 1064 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Rich Sparkle Holdings in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Rich Sparkle Holdings' value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Rich Sparkle Holdings' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Rich Sparkle 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 Business Services company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Business Services companies is 5.00, based on 1,064 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. Rich Sparkle 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 Rich Sparkle Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. Rich Sparkle 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 Rich Sparkle Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Rich Sparkle Holdings (ANPA) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 7. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 40% above the Business Services industry median of 5.00. Rich Sparkle Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rich Sparkle Holdings (ANPA), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Rich Sparkle Holdings Business Description

Address 99 Queen’s Road Central, Portion 2, 12th Floor, The Center, MTR Central Station - Exit D1, Hong Kong, HKG
Rich Sparkle Holdings Ltd is a holding company conducting its operations as a professional specialist in the provision of financial printing services such as printing, typesetting and translation, advisory services including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and internal control reporting services and other services including standalone annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting supporting service and other standalone services, through its sole operating subsidiary in Hong Kong. Its segments include Financial printing services such as printing, typesetting and translation, Advisory services including Environmental, Social and Governance Report and Other services.
23GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ANPA

Piotroski F-Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$4.39
Price