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China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
* 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Piotroski F-Score Chart
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Annual Data
* 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Piotroski F-Score vs Business Services Industry
* 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 123.
==> 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 328.
==> 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's return on assets of this year was 0.02169699. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's return on assets of last year was 0.03992568.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's gearing of this year was 0.20237737. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's gearing of last year was 0.22690246.
==> 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
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's current ratio of this year was 1.56664664. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's current ratio of last year was 1.57535119.
==> 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's number of shares in issue this year was 802.988. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's number of shares in issue last year was 804.281.
==> 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.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's gross margin of this year was 0.37860613. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's gross margin of last year was 0.42406296.
==> 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
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.46181845. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.52828151.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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China Testing & Certification International Group Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 as of Jul. 18, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on China Testing & Certification International Group Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, China Testing & Certification International Group Co ranks #522 out of 1066 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
China Testing & Certification International Group Co's 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 9.00. The Business Services industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's value of 5 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Testing & Certification International Group Co ranks #522 out of 1066 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Testing & Certification International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Testing & Certification International Group Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, China Testing & Certification International Group Co ranks #522 out of 1066 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This puts China Testing & Certification International Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's value of 5 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, China Testing & Certification International Group Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, China Testing & Certification International Group Co 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 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. China Testing & Certification International Group Co'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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co 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. China Testing & Certification International Group Co'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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.85, compared to a current price of ¥5.31 — trading 22.5% below 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 Business Services industry median of 5.00. China Testing & Certification International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060), the current Piotroski F-Score is 5 as of Jul. 18, 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 China Testing & Certification International Group Co (SHSE:603060) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Testing & Certification International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.31 is trading 22.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.85.
GuruFocus considers China Testing & Certification International Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603060:
Piotroski F-Score: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: ¥6.85 vs. price of ¥5.31 (22.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Business Services median (#522 of 1066)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603060 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Business Description
China Testing & Certification International Group Co Ltd provides third-party inspection and certification services in the fields of building materials and construction engineering. Its service offering comprises certification, safety and instrument development services as well as extended services such as energy-saving emission reduction technology services, standardization services, personnel training and occupational skill identification. The company primarily serve the building materials and construction engineering enterprises, solar photovoltaic product production and application enterprises, carbon emission trading units, product quality and technical supervision departments, industrial and commercial management departments and safety production supervision departments.
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