Hokkaido Chuo Bus CoSSE:9085 +1.67%55 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates SSE:9085 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,934.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 837 Travel & Leisure companies, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks better than 88.53% on this metric.
Good Sign:
Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SSE:9085'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4 Med: 7 Max: 9
Current: 7
During the past 10 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 7.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
SSE:9085 vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Piotroski F-Score vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hokkaido Chuo Bus 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 2,781.
==> 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's return on assets of this year was 0.07037433. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's return on assets of last year was 0.06090705.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's gearing of this year was 0.06505842. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's gearing of last year was 0.02133647.
==> 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
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current ratio of this year was 3.01350891. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current ratio of last year was 3.4747795.
==> 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's number of shares in issue this year was 2.616. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's number of shares in issue last year was 2.616.
==> 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.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's gross margin of this year was 0.1771433. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's gross margin of last year was 0.16439003.
==> 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
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.97140628. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.96876638.
==> 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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Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #96 out of 837 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Travel & Leisure industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #96 out of 837 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co ranks #96 out of 837 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.00, based on 837 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. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure 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. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,934.41, compared to a current price of 円6,100.00 — trading 55% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 40% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 5.00. Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jul. 04, 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 Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co (SSE:9085) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,100.00 is trading 55% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,934.41.
GuruFocus considers Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSE:9085:
Piotroski F-Score: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: 円3,934.41 vs. price of 円6,100.00 (55% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Travel & Leisure median (#96 of 837)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSE:9085 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hokkaido Chuo Bus Co Ltd provides general passenger and business charter travel services in Japan. It offers intercity express bus, sightseeing bus tours, city bus, and charter bus services.
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