Qilu Expressway CoFRA:Z5E +15.92%53 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:Z5E with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.08. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,730 Construction companies, Qilu Expressway Co ranks better than 89.36% 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
Qilu Expressway Co 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 Qilu Expressway Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:Z5E'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 5 Max: 9
Current: 7
During the past 11 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Qilu Expressway Co was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 5.
Qilu Expressway Co (FRA:Z5E) 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.
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.
Qilu Expressway Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Qilu Expressway Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qilu Expressway Co'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.
Qilu Expressway Co Piotroski F-Score Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Qilu Expressway Co'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.
Qilu Expressway Co Piotroski F-Score vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Qilu Expressway Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qilu Expressway Co'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.
Qilu Expressway Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 46.4.
==> 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.
Qilu Expressway Co's return on assets of this year was 0.01679603. Qilu Expressway Co's return on assets of last year was 0.03411668.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Qilu Expressway Co's gearing of this year was 0.48517353. Qilu Expressway Co's gearing of last year was 0.5573541.
==> 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
Qilu Expressway Co's current ratio of this year was 0.47273035. Qilu Expressway Co's current ratio of last year was 0.42496256.
==> 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.
Qilu Expressway Co's number of shares in issue this year was 2000. Qilu Expressway Co's number of shares in issue last year was 2000.
==> 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.
Qilu Expressway Co's gross margin of this year was 0.34498112. Qilu Expressway Co's gross margin of last year was 0.10546956.
==> 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
Qilu Expressway Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.10415155. Qilu Expressway Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.49435888.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Qilu Expressway Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Qilu Expressway Co (FRA:Z5E) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Qilu Expressway Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Qilu Expressway Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Qilu Expressway Co ranks #184 out of 1730 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Qilu Expressway Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Qilu Expressway Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Construction industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Qilu Expressway Co's value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qilu Expressway Co ranks #184 out of 1730 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qilu Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qilu Expressway Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Qilu Expressway Co ranks #184 out of 1730 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Qilu Expressway Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Qilu Expressway Co's value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Qilu Expressway Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Qilu Expressway Co 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 Construction company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Construction companies is 5.00, based on 1,730 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. Qilu Expressway Co'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 Qilu Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction 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. Qilu Expressway Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qilu Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Qilu Expressway Co (FRA:Z5E) has a current Piotroski F-Score of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.08, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 127.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 40% above the Construction industry median of 5.00. Qilu Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 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 Qilu Expressway Co (FRA:Z5E), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 30, 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 Qilu Expressway Co (FRA:Z5E) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qilu Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 127.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.08.
Key valuation signals for FRA:Z5E:
Piotroski F-Score: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: €0.08 vs. price of €0.18 (127.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Construction median (#184 of 1730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:Z5E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qilu Expressway Co Ltd is an expressway operator in Shandong province with the concession rights to construct, maintain, operate and management of the Jihe Expressway, the Deshang Expressway and the Shennan Expressway. It has only one reportable segment, Expressway Business. Its operations are located in Mainland China.
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