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Sicc CoSHSE:688234 +4.37%65 Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688234 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥75.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 988 Semiconductors companies, Sicc Co ranks worse than 78.64% on this metric.
Warning Sign:
Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Sicc Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sicc Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688234'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 5 Max: 6
Current: 3
During the past 8 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Sicc Co was 6. The lowest was 2. And the median was 5.
Sicc Co (SHSE:688234) 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.
Sicc Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Sicc Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sicc 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.
SHSE:688234 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Sicc 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.
Sicc Co Piotroski F-Score vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sicc Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sicc 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.
Sicc Co's current Net Income (TTM) was -277.
==> 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.
Sicc Co's current ratio of this year was 3.33989469. Sicc Co's current ratio of last year was 2.15689371.
==> 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.
Sicc Co's number of shares in issue this year was 465.459. Sicc Co's number of shares in issue last year was 425.909.
==> 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.
Sicc Co's gross margin of this year was 0.11487065. Sicc Co's gross margin of last year was 0.26409658.
==> 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
Sicc Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.1884241. Sicc Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.24622835.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Sicc Co has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
Sicc Co (SHSE:688234) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 as of Jul. 27, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Sicc Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Sicc Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sicc Co ranks #777 out of 988 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Sicc Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Sicc Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 40% 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 6.00. The Semiconductors industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sicc Co's value of 3 is 40% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sicc Co ranks #777 out of 988 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sicc Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sicc Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sicc Co ranks #777 out of 988 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Sicc Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sicc Co's value of 3 is 40% below this benchmark. Historically, Sicc Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Sicc 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Semiconductors companies is 5.00, based on 988 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. Sicc Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 3 is 40% 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 Sicc Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors 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. Sicc Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 40% 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 Sicc Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sicc Co (SHSE:688234) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥75.08, compared to a current price of ¥100.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 3, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00 and 40% below the Semiconductors industry median of 5.00. Sicc Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Sicc Co (SHSE:688234), the current Piotroski F-Score is 3 as of Jul. 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 Sicc Co (SHSE:688234) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sicc Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥100.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥75.08.
GuruFocus considers Sicc Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688234:
Piotroski F-Score: 3 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
GF Value™: ¥75.08 vs. price of ¥100.00 (33.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% below the Semiconductors median (#777 of 988)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688234 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sicc Co Ltd is principally engaged in research and development, manufacturing and sales of SiC substrates. The Group's revenue streams are categorized as follows: Sales of SiC semiconductor material; and Others. It generates majority of its revenue from the Sales of SiC semiconductor material.
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