HFCLNSE:HFCL -1.89%55 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates NSE:HFCL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹95.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,432 Hardware companies, HFCL ranks better than 77.92% 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
HFCL has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
The historical rank and industry rank for HFCL's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HFCL'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 4 Max: 6
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of HFCL was 6. The lowest was 1. And the median was 4.
HFCL (NSE:HFCL) 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.
HFCL Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
HFCL Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HFCL'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.
NSE:HFCL vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HFCL'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.
HFCL Piotroski F-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HFCL's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HFCL'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.
HFCL's current Net Income (TTM) was 3,199.
==> 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.
HFCL's current ratio of this year was 1.9909736. HFCL's current ratio of last year was 1.85973745.
==> 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.
HFCL's number of shares in issue this year was 1475.207. HFCL's number of shares in issue last year was 1454.107.
==> 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.
HFCL's gross margin of this year was 0.35305409. HFCL's gross margin of last year was 0.27567339.
==> 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
HFCL's asset turnover of this year was 0.65585473. HFCL's asset turnover of last year was 0.62658032.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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HFCL has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
HFCL (NSE:HFCL) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jun. 30, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on HFCL and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, HFCL's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #537 out of 2432 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is HFCL's Piotroski F-Score too high?
HFCL's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. The Hardware industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. HFCL's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HFCL ranks #537 out of 2432 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HFCL has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFCL's Piotroski F-Score compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #537 out of 2432 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places HFCL in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. HFCL's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, HFCL's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, HFCL 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 Hardware company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Hardware companies is 5.00, based on 2,432 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. HFCL's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 HFCL and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. HFCL's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 50% above 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 HFCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL (NSE:HFCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹95.32, compared to a current price of ₹210.93 — trading 121.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 20% above the Hardware industry median of 5.00. HFCL's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 HFCL (NSE:HFCL), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 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 HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹210.93 is trading 121.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹95.32.
GuruFocus considers HFCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HFCL:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: ₹95.32 vs. price of ₹210.93 (121.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Hardware median (#537 of 2432)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HFCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HFCL Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of optical fiber cables and broadband equipment for the telecommunication industry. Firm business segments include Telecom Products and Turnkey Contracts Services. The Telecom Product segment produces optical fiber cable, optical fiber, and telecom equipment. The Turnkey Contracts and services segment is engaged in delivering telecom infrastructure and communication network systems for Telecom Operators, Defence Services, Railways, Safe and Smart Cities, etc. The firm's products and solutions include Fiber optics, Telecommunication, Defence, and Passive Networking Components. It generates substantial revenue from the sale of turnkey projects and related activities.
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