Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) Piotroski F-Score: 6 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:3537 Shoei Yakuhin Co Ltd TSE:3537
71 GF Score
Price 円1,638.00
GF Value 円1,628.59
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Shoei Yakuhin Co Piotroski F-Score?

Shoei Yakuhin Co TSE:3537 -0.49% 71 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:3537 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,628.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,563 Chemicals companies, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks better than 76.07% 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

Shoei Yakuhin Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shoei Yakuhin Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3537' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6   Max: 8
Current: 6

During the past 12 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Shoei Yakuhin Co was 8. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.

Shoei Yakuhin Co  (TSE:3537) 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.


Shoei Yakuhin Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Shoei Yakuhin Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shoei Yakuhin 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.

Shoei Yakuhin Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

Shoei Yakuhin Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score
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Shoei Yakuhin Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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TSE:3537 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Shoei Yakuhin 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.


Shoei Yakuhin Co Piotroski F-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shoei Yakuhin Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shoei Yakuhin Co's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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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 (Mar26) TTM:Last Year (Mar25) TTM:
Net Income was 円557 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円104 Mil.
Revenue was 円26,922 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,164 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was (17098.397 + 17806.225) / 2 = 円17452.311 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円17,098 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円11,528 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,882 Mil.
Net Income was 円527 Mil.

Revenue was 円25,013 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円2,099 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was (16815.943 + 17098.397) / 2 = 円16957.17 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円16,816 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円10,826 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円6,598 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.

Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 557. ==> 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.

Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 104. ==> 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 (Mar25)
=557.061/17098.397
=0.03257972

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=527.412/16815.943
=0.03136381

Shoei Yakuhin Co's return on assets of this year was 0.03257972. Shoei Yakuhin Co's return on assets of last year was 0.03136381. ==> 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.

Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 557. Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 104. ==> 104 <= 557 ==> CFROA <= ROA ==> Score 0.

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: Mar26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar25 to Mar26
=0/17452.311
=0

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=0/16957.17
=0

Shoei Yakuhin Co's gearing of this year was 0. Shoei Yakuhin Co's gearing of last year was 0. ==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.

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: Mar26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=11527.652/6882.072
=1.67502636

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=10826.424/6598.406
=1.64076354

Shoei Yakuhin Co's current ratio of this year was 1.67502636. Shoei Yakuhin Co's current ratio of last year was 1.64076354. ==> 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.

Shoei Yakuhin Co's number of shares in issue this year was 3.419. Shoei Yakuhin Co's number of shares in issue last year was 3.407. ==> 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.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=2163.765/26921.663
=0.08037264

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=2099.197/25012.868
=0.08392468

Shoei Yakuhin Co's gross margin of this year was 0.08037264. Shoei Yakuhin Co's gross margin of last year was 0.08392468. ==> 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

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Mar25)
=26921.663/17098.397
=1.57451386

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=25012.868/16815.943
=1.48744962

Shoei Yakuhin Co's asset turnover of this year was 1.57451386. Shoei Yakuhin Co's asset turnover of last year was 1.48744962. ==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.

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+0+1+1+0+0+1
=6

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

Shoei Yakuhin Co has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 6 mean?
Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Shoei Yakuhin Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Shoei Yakuhin Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #374 out of 1563 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Shoei Yakuhin Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is near 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 Chemicals industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Shoei Yakuhin Co's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #374 out of 1563 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shoei Yakuhin Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoei Yakuhin Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shoei Yakuhin Co ranks #374 out of 1563 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Shoei Yakuhin Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Shoei Yakuhin Co's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Shoei Yakuhin Co's 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, Shoei Yakuhin 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 Chemicals company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Chemicals companies is 5.00, based on 1,563 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. Shoei Yakuhin 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals 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. Shoei Yakuhin Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,628.59, compared to a current price of 円1,638.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 20% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.00. Shoei Yakuhin Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 14, 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 Shoei Yakuhin Co (TSE:3537) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoei Yakuhin Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,638.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,628.59. GuruFocus considers Shoei Yakuhin Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3537:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,628.59 vs. price of 円1,638.00 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Chemicals median (#374 of 1563)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3537 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shoei Yakuhin Co Business Description

Address 5-1 Azuchimachi 1-Chome, Senba Shoei Building, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0052
Shoei Yakuhin Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products, daily goods, and civil engineering materials. The company operates under three main reporting segments: Chemical Products, Daily Goods, and Civil Engineering Materials. The Chemical Products segment includes items such as fatty alcohols, fatty acids, surfactants, and other chemical products. The Daily Goods segment focuses on detergents and various hygiene-related products. The Civil Engineering Materials segment provides soil improvement materials, repair agents, and environmental improvement materials.
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