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Eastone Century Technology Co (SZSE:300310) 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Eastone Century Technology 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co Piotroski F-Score Chart
SZSE:300310 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Eastone Century Technology 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co Piotroski F-Score vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Eastone Century Technology Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastone Century Technology 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 1.
==> 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 52.
==> 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co's return on assets of this year was 0.00027947. Eastone Century Technology Co's return on assets of last year was -0.02232895.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Eastone Century Technology Co's gearing of this year was 0.00920648. Eastone Century Technology Co's gearing of last year was 0.00224366.
==> 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
Eastone Century Technology Co's current ratio of this year was 1.8281289. Eastone Century Technology Co's current ratio of last year was 2.03818825.
==> 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co's number of shares in issue this year was 881.969. Eastone Century Technology Co's number of shares in issue last year was 882.733.
==> 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.
Eastone Century Technology Co's gross margin of this year was 0.08949. Eastone Century Technology Co's gross margin of last year was 0.08203994.
==> 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
Eastone Century Technology Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.7516694. Eastone Century Technology Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.81970584.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Eastone Century Technology Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Eastone Century Technology Co (SZSE:300310) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Aug. 31, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Eastone Century Technology Co and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Eastone Century Technology Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastone Century Technology Co ranks #542 out of 2445 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Eastone Century Technology Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Eastone Century Technology Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. The Hardware industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Eastone Century Technology Co's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastone Century Technology Co ranks #542 out of 2445 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastone Century Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastone Century Technology Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Eastone Century Technology Co ranks #542 out of 2445 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Eastone Century Technology Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Eastone Century Technology Co's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastone Century Technology Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Eastone Century Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Hardware companies is 5.00, based on 2,445 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. Eastone Century Technology Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 20% 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 Eastone Century Technology Co and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Eastone Century Technology Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastone Century Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastone Century Technology Co (SZSE:300310) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.86, compared to a current price of ¥4.44 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00 and 20% above the Hardware industry median of 5.00. Eastone Century Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Eastone Century Technology Co (SZSE:300310), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Aug. 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 Eastone Century Technology Co (SZSE:300310) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastone Century Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥4.44 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.86.
GuruFocus considers Eastone Century Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SZSE:300310:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (50% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
GF Value™: ¥5.86 vs. price of ¥4.44 (24.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Hardware median (#542 of 2445)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SZSE:300310 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastone Century Technology Co Ltd is a communication technology service provider in China. It mainly provides telecom operators and equipment manufacturers with technical services such as core network, wireless network, transmission network, and other network-level communication network engineering construction, maintenance, and optimization. In addition, the company provides integrated and comprehensive business support and IT application systems solutions.
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