Hing Ming Holdings (HKSE:08425) Piotroski F-Score: 9 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 50% Above Median

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What is Hing Ming Holdings Piotroski F-Score?

Hing Ming Holdings HKSE:08425 Piotroski F-Score is 9 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 6.00. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,066 Business Services companies, Hing Ming Holdings ranks better than 99.91% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 9, 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

Hing Ming Holdings has an F-score of 9. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

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

HKSE:08425' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 6   Max: 9
Current: 9

During the past 12 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Hing Ming Holdings was 9. The lowest was 3. And the median was 6.

Hing Ming Holdings  (HKSE:08425) 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.


Hing Ming Holdings Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Hing Ming Holdings Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hing Ming 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.

Hing Ming Holdings Piotroski F-Score Chart

Hing Ming Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score
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Hing Ming Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.00 0.00 3.00 0.00 9.00

HKSE:08425 vs URI, SUNB, AER: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Hing Ming 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.


Hing Ming Holdings Piotroski F-Score vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hing Ming Holdings's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was HK$3.2 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was HK$29.2 Mil.
Revenue was HK$108.5 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$29.9 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was (183.685 + 174.07) / 2 = HK$178.8775 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was HK$183.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$25.6 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$39.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$36.3 Mil.
Net Income was HK$-24.7 Mil.

Revenue was HK$106.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was HK$22.9 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was (181.131 + 183.685) / 2 = HK$182.408 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was HK$181.1 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was HK$30.0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$43.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$42.7 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.

Hing Ming Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 3.2. ==> 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.

Hing Ming Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 29.2. ==> 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 (Mar25)
=3.16/183.685
=0.01720336

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=-24.701/181.131
=-0.13637091

Hing Ming Holdings's return on assets of this year was 0.01720336. Hing Ming Holdings's return on assets of last year was -0.13637091. ==> 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.

Hing Ming Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 3.2. Hing Ming Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 29.2. ==> 29.2 > 3.2 ==> 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: Mar26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar25 to Mar26
=25.584/178.8775
=0.14302525

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=29.962/182.408
=0.16425815

Hing Ming Holdings's gearing of this year was 0.14302525. Hing Ming Holdings's gearing of last year was 0.16425815. ==> 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

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=39.059/36.316
=1.07553145

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=43.082/42.66
=1.00989217

Hing Ming Holdings's current ratio of this year was 1.07553145. Hing Ming Holdings's current ratio of last year was 1.00989217. ==> 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.

Hing Ming Holdings's number of shares in issue this year was 376. Hing Ming Holdings's number of shares in issue last year was 376. ==> 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
=29.851/108.491
=0.27514725

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=22.924/106.063
=0.21613569

Hing Ming Holdings's gross margin of this year was 0.27514725. Hing Ming Holdings's gross margin of last year was 0.21613569. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Mar25)
=108.491/183.685
=0.59063614

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=106.063/181.131
=0.58555962

Hing Ming Holdings's asset turnover of this year was 0.59063614. Hing Ming Holdings's asset turnover of last year was 0.58555962. ==> 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+1+1+1+1+1+1+1
=9

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

Hing Ming Holdings has an F-score of 9. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 9 mean?
Hing Ming Holdings (HKSE:08425) has a Piotroski F-Score of 9 as of Aug. 04, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Hing Ming Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Hing Ming Holdings' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hing Ming Holdings ranks #1 out of 1066 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Hing Ming Holdings' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Hing Ming Holdings' current Piotroski F-Score of 9 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 9.00. The Business Services industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Hing Ming Holdings' value of 9 is 80% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hing Ming Holdings ranks #1 out of 1066 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Hing Ming Holdings' Piotroski F-Score compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hing Ming Holdings ranks #1 out of 1066 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Hing Ming Holdings in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Hing Ming Holdings' value of 9 is 80% above this benchmark. Historically, Hing Ming Holdings' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Hing Ming Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Business Services companies is 5.00, based on 1,066 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. Hing Ming Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score of 9 is 80% 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 Hing Ming Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. Hing Ming Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score is 9, which is 50% 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 Hing Ming Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hing Ming Holdings (HKSE:08425) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.08, compared to a current price of HK$0.10 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 9, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 80% above the Business Services industry median of 5.00. 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 Hing Ming Holdings (HKSE:08425), the current Piotroski F-Score is 9 as of Aug. 04, 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.

Hing Ming Holdings Business Description

Address 83-87 Nathan Road, Room A4, 2nd Floor, Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Hing Ming Holdings Ltd is engaged in the rental of temporary suspended working platforms and other equipment. It also provides trading of equipment and spare parts, such as permanently suspended working platforms, motors, and wire rope. The only operating segment of the Group is rental and related services, and trading of equipment and spare parts.