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Sanko GoseiTSE:7888 -0.63%72 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:7888 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円746.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 989 Semiconductors companies, Sanko Gosei ranks better than 80.08% 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
Sanko Gosei 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 Sanko Gosei's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7888'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3 Med: 7 Max: 8
Current: 6
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Sanko Gosei was 8. The lowest was 3. And the median was 7.
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.
Sanko Gosei Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Sanko Gosei Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanko Gosei'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.
TSE:7888 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Sanko Gosei'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.
Sanko Gosei Piotroski F-Score vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Sanko Gosei's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanko Gosei'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.
Sanko Gosei's current Net Income (TTM) was 758.
==> 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.
Sanko Gosei's return on assets of this year was 0.00996686. Sanko Gosei's return on assets of last year was 0.05147471.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Sanko Gosei's gearing of this year was 0.24439376. Sanko Gosei's gearing of last year was 0.21413149.
==> 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
Sanko Gosei's current ratio of this year was 1.49389342. Sanko Gosei's current ratio of last year was 1.531589.
==> 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.
Sanko Gosei's number of shares in issue this year was 30.484. Sanko Gosei's number of shares in issue last year was 30.484.
==> 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.
Sanko Gosei's gross margin of this year was 0.17336368. Sanko Gosei's gross margin of last year was 0.16487196.
==> 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
Sanko Gosei's asset turnover of this year was 1.28831589. Sanko Gosei's asset turnover of last year was 1.21581476.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Sanko Gosei has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.
Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jul. 22, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Sanko Gosei and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Sanko Gosei's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #197 out of 989 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Sanko Gosei's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Sanko Gosei's current Piotroski F-Score of 6 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 8.00. The Semiconductors industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sanko Gosei's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #197 out of 989 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanko Gosei has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanko Gosei's Piotroski F-Score compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Sanko Gosei ranks #197 out of 989 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Sanko Gosei in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Sanko Gosei's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanko Gosei's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Sanko Gosei 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Semiconductors companies is 5.00, based on 989 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. Sanko Gosei'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 Sanko Gosei 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. Sanko Gosei's current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 14% below 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 Sanko Gosei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円746.38, compared to a current price of 円948.00 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 6, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 20% above the Semiconductors industry median of 5.00. Sanko Gosei's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jul. 22, 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 Sanko Gosei (TSE:7888) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanko Gosei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円948.00 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円746.38.
GuruFocus considers Sanko Gosei to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7888:
Piotroski F-Score: 6 (14% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: 円746.38 vs. price of 円948.00 (27% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Semiconductors median (#197 of 989)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7888 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanko Gosei Ltd is engaged in the molding and sales of plastic and synthetic parts. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of machinery and electronic parts, the design, manufacture, and sale of synthetic resin molding dies; planning, prototyping, and sales of industrial products; and other related business activities.
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