Yihai International Holdings (STU:YIR) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 33% Above Median

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STU:YIR Yihai International Holdings Ltd STU:YIR
65 GF Score
Price €1.64
GF Value €1.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Yihai International Holdings Piotroski F-Score?

Yihai International Holdings STU:YIR -1.20% 65 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates STU:YIR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Yihai International Holdings ranks better than 97.59% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, 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

Yihai International Holdings 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 Yihai International Holdings's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

STU:YIR' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6   Max: 8
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Yihai International Holdings was 8. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.

Yihai International Holdings  (STU:YIR) 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.


Yihai International Holdings Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Yihai International Holdings Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yihai International Holdings'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.

Yihai International Holdings Piotroski F-Score Chart

Yihai International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Piotroski F-Score
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Yihai International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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STU:YIR vs KHC, GIS: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Yihai International Holdings'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.


Yihai International Holdings Piotroski F-Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Yihai International Holdings's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yihai International Holdings's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


STU:YIR
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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 (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Net Income was €103.5 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was €119.6 Mil.
Revenue was €801.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was €262.5 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Dec24)
to the end of this year (Dec25) was (760.686 + 720.2) / 2 = €740.443 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Dec24) was €760.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €10.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €372.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €97.4 Mil.
Net Income was €97.0 Mil.

Revenue was €857.8 Mil.
Gross Profit was €268.3 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Dec23)
to the end of last year (Dec24) was (777.558 + 760.686) / 2 = €769.122 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Dec23) was €777.6 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €8.8 Mil.
Total Current Assets was €390.7 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was €118.5 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.

Yihai International Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 103.5. ==> 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.

Yihai International Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 119.6. ==> 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 (Dec24)
=103.545/760.686
=0.13612055

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Dec23)
=96.989/777.558
=0.12473539

Yihai International Holdings's return on assets of this year was 0.13612055. Yihai International Holdings's return on assets of last year was 0.12473539. ==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.

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.

Yihai International Holdings's current Net Income (TTM) was 103.5. Yihai International Holdings's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 119.6. ==> 119.6 > 103.5 ==> 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: Dec25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec24 to Dec25
=10.347/740.443
=0.01397407

Gearing (Last Year: Dec24)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Dec23 to Dec24
=8.802/769.122
=0.01144422

Yihai International Holdings's gearing of this year was 0.01397407. Yihai International Holdings's gearing of last year was 0.01144422. ==> 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

Current Ratio (This Year: Dec25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=372.071/97.444
=3.8183059

Current Ratio (Last Year: Dec24)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=390.744/118.489
=3.29772384

Yihai International Holdings's current ratio of this year was 3.8183059. Yihai International Holdings's current ratio of last year was 3.29772384. ==> 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.

Yihai International Holdings's number of shares in issue this year was 970.132. Yihai International Holdings's number of shares in issue last year was 970.244. ==> 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
=262.515/801.785
=0.32741321

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=268.347/857.787
=0.3128364

Yihai International Holdings's gross margin of this year was 0.32741321. Yihai International Holdings's gross margin of last year was 0.3128364. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Dec24)
=801.785/760.686
=1.05402886

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Dec23)
=857.787/777.558
=1.10318073

Yihai International Holdings's asset turnover of this year was 1.05402886. Yihai International Holdings's asset turnover of last year was 1.10318073. ==> 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
=1+1+1+1+0+1+1+1+0
=7

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

Yihai International Holdings has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 8 mean?
Yihai International Holdings (STU:YIR) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Aug. 13, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Yihai International Holdings and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Yihai International Holdings' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Yihai International Holdings ranks #46 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Yihai International Holdings' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Yihai International Holdings' current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Yihai International Holdings' value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yihai International Holdings ranks #46 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yihai International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yihai International Holdings' Piotroski F-Score compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Yihai International Holdings ranks #46 out of 1908 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Yihai International Holdings in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Yihai International Holdings' value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Yihai International Holdings' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Yihai International Holdings 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.00, based on 1,908 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. Yihai International Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% 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 Yihai International Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Yihai International Holdings's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yihai International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yihai International Holdings (STU:YIR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.68, compared to a current price of €1.64 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 60% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.00. Yihai International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Yihai International Holdings (STU:YIR), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Aug. 13, 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 Yihai International Holdings (STU:YIR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yihai International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.64 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.68. GuruFocus considers Yihai International Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:YIR:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (33% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: €1.68 vs. price of €1.64 (2.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#46 of 1908)

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


Yihai International Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 01579:Hong Kong
Address No. 40, Lane 363, Zhenhua South Road, Units 2806-2809, No. 9, Hongqi Tower, Putuo District, Shanghai, CHN
Yihai International is a leading compound condiment manufacturer in China with a focus on hot pot condiments. It was started by the founder of Haidilao (one of the largest hot pot chains in China), Zhang Yong, as a condiment supplier to the hot pot chain. Yihai started to produce packaged hot pot condiments and ready-to-eat hot pot using the Haidilao brand as Haidilao became well known across China. It has also developed brands such as Magic Cook and Yue Yi Hai to sell other Chinese-style condiments and supply cooking condiments to other restaurants.
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