Shanghai AJ Group Co (SHSE:600643) Piotroski F-Score: 4 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 20% Below Median


SHSE:600643 Shanghai AJ Group Co Ltd SHSE:600643
53 GF Score
Price ¥3.80
GF Value ¥3.11
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Shanghai AJ Group Co Piotroski F-Score?

Shanghai AJ Group Co SHSE:600643 -5.00% 53 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600643 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Asset Management companies, Shanghai AJ Group Co ranks worse than 56.79% 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

Shanghai AJ Group Co 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 Shanghai AJ Group Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600643' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1   Med: 5   Max: 7
Current: 4

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Shanghai AJ Group Co was 7. The lowest was 1. And the median was 5.

Shanghai AJ Group Co  (SHSE:600643) 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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Shanghai AJ Group Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai AJ Group Co'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.

Shanghai AJ Group Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

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SHSE:600643 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Shanghai AJ Group 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.


Shanghai AJ Group Co Piotroski F-Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Shanghai AJ Group Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai AJ Group Co's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was 47.539 + 47.419 + -2109.726 + 7.895 = ¥-2,007 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 764.656 + -41.062 + -151.894 + 42.329 = ¥614 Mil.
Revenue was 542.98 + 480.243 + 7.685 + 340.022 = ¥1,371 Mil.
Gross Profit was 176.667 + 258.297 + 26.883 + 164.802 = ¥627 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was
(24814.341 + 25501.611 + 23949.393 + 21485.349 + 21604.703) / 5 = ¥23471.0794 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was ¥24,814 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥3,513 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥6,969 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥5,729 Mil.
Net Income was 94.966 + 37.62 + -778.889 + 92.801 = ¥-554 Mil.

Revenue was 660.549 + 525.933 + 174.855 + 538.409 = ¥1,900 Mil.
Gross Profit was 324.025 + 228.497 + 180.266 + 262.88 = ¥996 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was
(24854.97 + 24156.947 + 23679.919 + 23847.814 + 24814.341) / 5 = ¥24270.7982 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was ¥24,855 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ¥4,359 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ¥8,536 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ¥6,534 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.

Shanghai AJ Group Co's current Net Income (TTM) was -2,007. ==> 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.

Shanghai AJ Group Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 614. ==> 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)
=-2006.873/24814.341
=-0.08087553

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=-553.502/24854.97
=-0.02226927

Shanghai AJ Group Co's return on assets of this year was -0.08087553. Shanghai AJ Group Co's return on assets of last year was -0.02226927. ==> 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.

Shanghai AJ Group Co's current Net Income (TTM) was -2,007. Shanghai AJ Group Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 614. ==> 614 > -2,007 ==> 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
=3513.153/23471.0794
=0.14968008

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=4359.22/24270.7982
=0.17960761

Shanghai AJ Group Co's gearing of this year was 0.14968008. Shanghai AJ Group Co's gearing of last year was 0.17960761. ==> 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
=6969.374/5729.317
=1.21644063

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=8536.039/6533.529
=1.30649745

Shanghai AJ Group Co's current ratio of this year was 1.21644063. Shanghai AJ Group Co's current ratio of last year was 1.30649745. ==> 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.

Shanghai AJ Group Co's number of shares in issue this year was 1579.025. Shanghai AJ Group Co's number of shares in issue last year was 1600.017. ==> 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
=626.649/1370.93
=0.45709774

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=995.668/1899.746
=0.52410585

Shanghai AJ Group Co's gross margin of this year was 0.45709774. Shanghai AJ Group Co's gross margin of last year was 0.52410585. ==> 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 (Mar25)
=1370.93/24814.341
=0.05524749

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=1899.746/24854.97
=0.07643324

Shanghai AJ Group Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.05524749. Shanghai AJ Group Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.07643324. ==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=0+1+0+1+1+0+1+0+0
=4

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

Shanghai AJ Group Co has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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What does a Piotroski F-Score of 4 mean?
Shanghai AJ Group Co (SHSE:600643) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Shanghai AJ Group Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Shanghai AJ Group Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai AJ Group Co ranks #907 out of 1597 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Shanghai AJ Group Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Shanghai AJ Group Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 7.00. The Asset Management industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Shanghai AJ Group Co's value of 4 is 20% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai AJ Group Co ranks #907 out of 1597 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai AJ Group Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai AJ Group Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Shanghai AJ Group Co ranks #907 out of 1597 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Shanghai AJ Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Shanghai AJ Group Co's value of 4 is 20% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai AJ Group Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Shanghai AJ Group Co 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Asset Management companies is 5.00, based on 1,597 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. Shanghai AJ Group Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 4 is 20% 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 Shanghai AJ Group Co and its competitors. For the Asset Management 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. Shanghai AJ Group Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below 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 Shanghai AJ Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai AJ Group Co (SHSE:600643) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.11, compared to a current price of ¥3.80 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 20% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.00. Shanghai AJ Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 9 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 Shanghai AJ Group Co (SHSE:600643), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jun. 27, 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 Shanghai AJ Group Co (SHSE:600643) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai AJ Group Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥3.80 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.11. GuruFocus considers Shanghai AJ Group Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600643:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: ¥3.11 vs. price of ¥3.80 (22.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% below the Asset Management median (#907 of 1597)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600643 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai AJ Group Co Business Description

Address 746 Zhaojiabang Road, Shanghai, CHN, 200030
Shanghai AJ Group Co Ltd provides financial services. Its services include wealth management and asset management services.
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