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Shanghai Laiyifen CoSHSE:603777 +3.12%64 Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603777 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥12.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Shanghai Laiyifen Co ranks worse than 72.58% 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 Laiyifen 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 Laiyifen Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603777'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 5 Max: 8
Current: 4
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Shanghai Laiyifen Co was 8. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co (SHSE:603777) 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.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Shanghai Laiyifen Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shanghai Laiyifen 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Shanghai Laiyifen 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 Laiyifen Co Piotroski F-Score vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shanghai Laiyifen Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Laiyifen Co'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.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co's current Net Income (TTM) was -187.
==> 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.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co's return on assets of this year was -0.06010816. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's return on assets of last year was -0.03886394.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Shanghai Laiyifen Co's gearing of this year was 0.03977241. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's gearing of last year was 0.03823795.
==> 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
Shanghai Laiyifen Co's current ratio of this year was 1.5370851. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's current ratio of last year was 1.40876439.
==> 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.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co's number of shares in issue this year was 350.984. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's number of shares in issue last year was 310.892.
==> 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.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co's gross margin of this year was 0.28173167. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's gross margin of last year was 0.38850366.
==> 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
Shanghai Laiyifen Co's asset turnover of this year was 1.22074383. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's asset turnover of last year was 1.05108196.
==> 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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Shanghai Laiyifen Co has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co (SHSE:603777) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 as of Jul. 31, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Shanghai Laiyifen Co and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Shanghai Laiyifen Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Laiyifen Co ranks #217 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Shanghai Laiyifen Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Shanghai Laiyifen 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 2.00 to a high of 8.00. The Retail - Defensive industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's value of 4 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Laiyifen Co ranks #217 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai Laiyifen Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Laiyifen Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to KR?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Shanghai Laiyifen Co ranks #217 out of 299 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Shanghai Laiyifen Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 6.00. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's value of 4 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Laiyifen Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 6.00, Shanghai Laiyifen 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 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. Shanghai Laiyifen Co'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 Shanghai Laiyifen Co 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. Shanghai Laiyifen 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 Laiyifen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Laiyifen Co (SHSE:603777) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥12.64, compared to a current price of ¥13.23 — trading 4.7% 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 33.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.00. Shanghai Laiyifen Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Laiyifen Co (SHSE:603777), the current Piotroski F-Score is 4 as of Jul. 31, 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 Laiyifen Co (SHSE:603777) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Laiyifen Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.23 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥12.64.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Laiyifen Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603777:
Piotroski F-Score: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: ¥12.64 vs. price of ¥13.23 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#217 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603777 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Laiyifen Co Ltd is an omnichannel operator of its own branded snack foods. The company's core brand is Lai Yifen. Its products cover nuts, meat products, dried fruit, pastries, vegetables, soy products and 9 categories of snack foods such as aquatic products, chocolate candies/jelly and puffed.
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