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Recon TechnologyFRA:HRC 47 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:HRC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.42. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 977 Oil & Gas companies, Recon Technology ranks worse than 79.32% on this metric.
Warning Sign:
Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Recon Technology has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Recon Technology's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HRC'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 3 Max: 5
Current: 3
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Recon Technology was 5. The lowest was 2. And the median was 3.
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.
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.
Recon Technology Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Recon Technology Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Recon Technology'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.
FRA:HRC vs KLNG, KLXE, GWTI: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Recon Technology'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.
Recon Technology Piotroski F-Score vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Recon Technology's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Recon Technology's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* 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.
*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.
Recon Technology's current Net Income (TTM) was -5.14.
==> Negative ==> Score 0.
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.
Recon Technology's return on assets of this year was -0.07269283. Recon Technology's return on assets of last year was -0.09316643.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Recon Technology's gearing of this year was 0.01994009. Recon Technology's gearing of last year was 0.02568926.
==> 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
Recon Technology's current ratio of this year was 5.8804868. Recon Technology's current ratio of last year was 10.66743421.
==> 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.
Recon Technology's number of shares in issue this year was 9.095. Recon Technology's number of shares in issue last year was 5.049.
==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.
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.
Recon Technology's gross margin of this year was 0.22988506. Recon Technology's gross margin of last year was 0.30316434.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
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
Recon Technology's asset turnover of this year was 0.11315313. Recon Technology's asset turnover of last year was 0.1286327.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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Recon Technology has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Jul. 26, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Recon Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Recon Technology's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #775 out of 977 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Recon Technology's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Recon Technology's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. The Oil & Gas industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Recon Technology's value of 3 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #775 out of 977 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Recon Technology has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Recon Technology's Piotroski F-Score compare to KLNG and KLXE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Recon Technology ranks #775 out of 977 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Recon Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Recon Technology's value of 3 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Recon Technology's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Recon Technology has consistently been below 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Oil & Gas companies is 5.00, based on 977 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. Recon Technology's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 40% below 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 Recon Technology and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas 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. Recon Technology's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Recon Technology stock overvalued right now?
Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 3. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.42, compared to a current price of €1.59 — trading 81.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00 and 40% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.00. Recon Technology's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 26, 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 Recon Technology (FRA:HRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Recon Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.59 is trading 81.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.42.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HRC:
Piotroski F-Score: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: €8.42 vs. price of €1.59 (81.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Oil & Gas median (#775 of 977)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Recon Technology Ltd provides automation systems, industrial equipment, and support services tailored for the oil and gas industry in China. The company's business spans key segments such as automation products and software, equipment and accessories, oilfield environmental protection, and platform outsourcing services. It generates the majority of its revenue by providing integrated automation services to Chinese petroleum companies at oilfields. Its key products and services include pumping unit controllers, natural gas flow computer systems, wireless dynamometers and wireless pressure gauges, and an oilfield monitor and data acquisition system. The company's operations are centered on servicing upstream clients throughout China, with some broader industrial automation solutions.
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