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Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Piotroski F-Score Chart
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Annual Data
HKSE:01497 vs KHC, GIS: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Piotroski F-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 208.
==> 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 466.
==> 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's return on assets of this year was 0.13124112. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's return on assets of last year was 0.10378599.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's gearing of this year was 0.0566373. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's gearing of last year was 0.07020644.
==> 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
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current ratio of this year was 1.78156655. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current ratio of last year was 1.65749971.
==> 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's number of shares in issue this year was 456.008. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's number of shares in issue last year was 455.466.
==> 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.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's gross margin of this year was 0.53529987. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's gross margin of last year was 0.49403032.
==> 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
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's asset turnover of this year was 1.39242485. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's asset turnover of last year was 1.36127878.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Aug. 31, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #45 out of 1923 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 33% 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 8.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #45 out of 1923 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co ranks #45 out of 1923 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.00, based on 1,923 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. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$8.67, compared to a current price of HK$6.63 — trading 23.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 60% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.00. Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Aug. 31, 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 Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co (HKSE:01497) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$6.63 is trading 23.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$8.67.
GuruFocus considers Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01497:
Piotroski F-Score: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: HK$8.67 vs. price of HK$6.63 (23.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#45 of 1923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01497 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xiamen Yan Palace Birds Nest Industry Co Ltd is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of Edible bird's nest (EBN) products. It is a natural health delicacy product with various perceived health benefits and nutritional value. Its products include One Nest, Freshly Stewed Bird's Nest, Crystal Sugar Bird's Nest, and Dried EBN. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Online channels. The company's operating segment includes Direct sales to online customers, Direct sales to offline customers, Sales to offline distributors, Direct sales to E-commerce platforms, Sales to online distributors. The company generates its key revenue from Direct sales to online customers segment.
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