Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) Piotroski F-Score: 4 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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HKSE:08079 Lit Life Holdings Ltd HKSE:08079
32 GF Score
Price HK$0.69
GF Value HK$0.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Lit Life Holdings Piotroski F-Score?

Lit Life Holdings HKSE:08079 32 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08079 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Lit Life Holdings ranks worse than 72.24% 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

Lit Life Holdings has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

HKSE:08079' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2   Med: 4   Max: 6
Current: 4

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Lit Life Holdings was 6. The lowest was 2. And the median was 4.

Lit Life Holdings  (HKSE:08079) 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.


Lit Life Holdings Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Lit Life Holdings Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lit Life 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.

Lit Life Holdings Piotroski F-Score Chart

Lit Life Holdings Annual Data
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Lit Life Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:08079 vs KR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Lit Life 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.


Lit Life Holdings Piotroski F-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lit Life Holdings's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


HKSE:08079
32GF Score
Lit Life Holdings Ltd HKSE:08079
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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 (Mar25) TTM:Last Year (Mar24) TTM:
Net Income was HK$-45.42 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$6.49 Mil.
Revenue was HK$41.56 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$12.76 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar24)
to the end of this year (Mar25) was (86.85 + 41.908) / 2 = HK$64.379 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar24) was HK$86.85 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$1.88 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$28.99 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$11.29 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-114.40 Mil.

Revenue was HK$53.32 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$20.15 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar23)
to the end of last year (Mar24) was (188.73 + 86.85) / 2 = HK$137.79 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar23) was HK$188.73 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$0.38 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$63.96 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$13.91 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.

Lit Life Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was -45.42. ==> 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.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Lit Life Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 6.49. ==> 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 (Mar24)
=-45.421/86.85
=-0.52298215

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar23)
=-114.403/188.73
=-0.60617284

Lit Life Holdings's return on assets of this year was -0.52298215. Lit Life Holdings's return on assets of last year was -0.60617284. ==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.

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.

Lit Life Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was -45.42. Lit Life Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 6.49. ==> 6.49 > -45.42 ==> 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: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=1.883/64.379
=0.02924867

Gearing (Last Year: Mar24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar23 to Mar24
=0.383/137.79
=0.00277959

Lit Life Holdings's gearing of this year was 0.02924867. Lit Life Holdings's gearing of last year was 0.00277959. ==> 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: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=28.989/11.29
=2.5676705

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=63.955/13.909
=4.59810195

Lit Life Holdings's current ratio of this year was 2.5676705. Lit Life Holdings's current ratio of last year was 4.59810195. ==> 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.

Lit Life Holdings's number of shares in issue this year was 28.461. Lit Life Holdings's number of shares in issue last year was 25.32. ==> 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.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=12.761/41.559
=0.30705744

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=20.149/53.318
=0.3779024

Lit Life Holdings's gross margin of this year was 0.30705744. Lit Life Holdings's gross margin of last year was 0.3779024. ==> 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 (Mar24)
=41.559/86.85
=0.47851468

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar23)
=53.318/188.73
=0.2825094

Lit Life Holdings's asset turnover of this year was 0.47851468. Lit Life Holdings's asset turnover of last year was 0.2825094. ==> 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
=0+1+1+1+0+0+0+0+1
=4

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

Lit Life Holdings has an F-score of 4 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 4 mean?
Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Lit Life Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Lit Life Holdings' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #216 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Lit Life Holdings' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Lit Life Holdings' current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Lit Life Holdings' value of 4 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #216 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lit Life Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lit Life Holdings' Piotroski F-Score compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Lit Life Holdings ranks #216 out of 299 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Lit Life Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Lit Life Holdings' value of 4 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Lit Life Holdings' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Lit Life Holdings 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.00, based on 299 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. Lit Life Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 33.3% 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 Lit Life Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lit Life Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lit Life Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.41, compared to a current price of HK$0.69 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 33.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.00. Lit Life Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 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.

Is Lit Life Holdings (HKSE:08079) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lit Life Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.69 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.41. GuruFocus considers Lit Life Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08079:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.41 vs. price of HK$0.69 (68.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#216 of 299)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08079 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lit Life Holdings Business Description

Address 21 Sheung Yuet Road, Unit 502, 5th Floor, Eastmark, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, HKG
Wisdomcome Group Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company mainly engaged in the wholesale and retail of groceries. Along with subsidiaries, the Company operates its business through two segments. The Retail and Wholesale segment is principally involved in the groceries retail and wholesale, frozen foods, and coupons, Retail groceries mainly include frozen soup, frozen seafood, personal care products, and stationery. The Money Lending segment is mainly engaged in the money lending business. In addition, the Company is also engaged in financial instruments and quoted shares investment business. All of the group's operations are located in Hong Kong.
32GF Score

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