Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) Piotroski F-Score: 5 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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HKSE:01626 Jia Yao Holdings Ltd HKSE:01626
43 GF Score
Price HK$23.26
GF Value HK$2.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Jia Yao Holdings Piotroski F-Score?

Jia Yao Holdings HKSE:01626 -9.78% 43 Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01626 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$2.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Packaging & Containers companies, Jia Yao Holdings ranks better than 54.06% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Jia Yao Holdings has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

The historical rank and industry rank for Jia Yao Holdings's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01626' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 5   Max: 8
Current: 5

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Jia Yao Holdings was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.

Jia Yao Holdings  (HKSE:01626) 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.


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Jia Yao Holdings Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Jia Yao 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.

Jia Yao Holdings Piotroski F-Score Chart

Jia Yao Holdings Annual Data
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Jia Yao Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01626 vs SW, PKG, IP: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Jia Yao 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.


Jia Yao Holdings Piotroski F-Score vs Packaging & Containers Industry

For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Jia Yao Holdings's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:01626
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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 HK$2.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$9.4 Mil.
Revenue was HK$712.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$169.3 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Dec24)
to the end of this year (Dec25) was (925.071 + 788.327) / 2 = HK$856.699 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Dec24) was HK$925.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$49.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$640.5 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$374.3 Mil.
Net Income was HK$54.0 Mil.

Revenue was HK$822.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$222.9 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec23)
to the end of last year (Dec24) was (1602.649 + 925.071) / 2 = HK$1263.86 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec23) was HK$1,602.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$52.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$781.4 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$346.2 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.

Jia Yao Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 2.0. ==> 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.

Jia Yao Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 9.4. ==> 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)
=2.022/925.071
=0.00218578

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec23)
=54.036/1602.649
=0.03371668

Jia Yao Holdings's return on assets of this year was 0.00218578. Jia Yao Holdings's return on assets of last year was 0.03371668. ==> 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.

Jia Yao Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 2.0. Jia Yao Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 9.4. ==> 9.4 > 2.0 ==> 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
=49.287/856.699
=0.05753129

Gearing (Last Year: Dec24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec23 to Dec24
=52.01/1263.86
=0.04115171

Jia Yao Holdings's gearing of this year was 0.05753129. Jia Yao Holdings's gearing of last year was 0.04115171. ==> 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
=640.507/374.338
=1.71103922

Current Ratio (Last Year: Dec24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=781.419/346.157
=2.2574121

Jia Yao Holdings's current ratio of this year was 1.71103922. Jia Yao Holdings's current ratio of last year was 2.2574121. ==> 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.

Jia Yao Holdings's number of shares in issue this year was 600. Jia Yao Holdings's number of shares in issue last year was 600. ==> 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
=169.28/712.478
=0.2375933

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=222.878/822.617
=0.27093775

Jia Yao Holdings's gross margin of this year was 0.2375933. Jia Yao Holdings's gross margin of last year was 0.27093775. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Dec24)
=712.478/925.071
=0.77018737

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec23)
=822.617/1602.649
=0.51328582

Jia Yao Holdings's asset turnover of this year was 0.77018737. Jia Yao Holdings's asset turnover of last year was 0.51328582. ==> 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+0+1+0+0+1+0+1
=5

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

Jia Yao Holdings has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 5 mean?
Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Aug. 17, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Jia Yao Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Jia Yao Holdings' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #181 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Jia Yao Holdings' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Jia Yao Holdings' current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Packaging & Containers industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Jia Yao Holdings' value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #181 out of 394 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Jia Yao Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jia Yao Holdings' Piotroski F-Score compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Jia Yao Holdings ranks #181 out of 394 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts Jia Yao Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Jia Yao Holdings' value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Jia Yao 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 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Jia Yao Holdings has consistently been at 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Packaging & Containers companies is 5.00, based on 394 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. Jia Yao Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score of 5 is 0% at 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 Jia Yao Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers 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. Jia Yao Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near 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 Jia Yao Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.26, compared to a current price of HK$23.26 — trading 929.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 0% at the Packaging & Containers industry median of 5.00. Jia Yao Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Aug. 17, 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 Jia Yao Holdings (HKSE:01626) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jia Yao Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$23.26 is trading 929.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.26. GuruFocus considers Jia Yao Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01626:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: HK$2.26 vs. price of HK$23.26 (929.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0% at the Packaging & Containers median (#181 of 394)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01626 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Jia Yao Holdings Business Description

Address 3157 Shahe West Road, Suite 6, 19th Floor, Building F, Nanshan Zhigu, Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN
Jia Yao Holdings Ltd is involved in the business of design, printing and sales of paper cigarette packages and social product paper packages. The segments of the group are Paper cigarette packages; Electronic cigarettes and Trading goods. It derives key revenue from the Paper cigarette packages segment which involves the design, printing and sale of paper cigarette packages. The company manufactures various types of paper cigarette packages for customers, which can be broadly divided into Hard and soft cigarette packets; Cigarette cartons; and Gift sets designed to pack and carry various sets of cigarette packets. Social product paper packages segment involves the design, printing and sale of packages for alcohol, medicines and food, among others.
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