HS Holdings Co (TSE:8699) Piotroski F-Score: 6 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — Near Median


TSE:8699 HS Holdings Co Ltd TSE:8699
69 GF Score
Price 円1,150.00
GF Value 円1,421.68
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HS Holdings Co Piotroski F-Score?

HS Holdings Co TSE:8699 -0.95% 69 Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TSE:8699 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,421.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 785 Capital Markets companies, HS Holdings Co ranks better than 81.78% 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

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

TSE:8699' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 6   Max: 9
Current: 6

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of HS Holdings Co was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 6.

HS Holdings Co  (TSE:8699) 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.


HS Holdings Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


HS Holdings Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HS Holdings 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.

HS Holdings Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

HS Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score
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HS Holdings Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Piotroski F-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.00 0.00 7.00 0.00 6.00

TSE:8699 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, HS Holdings 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.


HS Holdings Co Piotroski F-Score vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, HS Holdings Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:8699
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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14,688 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円4,532 Mil.
Revenue was 円58,234 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Mar25)
to the end of this year (Mar26) was (115334 + 131996) / 2 = 円123665 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Mar25) was 円115,334 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円2,226 Mil.
Total Assets was 円131,996 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円31,361 Mil.
Net Income was 円12,100 Mil.

Revenue was 円36,987 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Mar24)
to the end of last year (Mar25) was (98774 + 115334) / 2 = 円107054 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Mar24) was 円98,774 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,314 Mil.
Total Assets was 円115,334 Mil.
Total Liabilities was 円28,633 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.

HS Holdings Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 14,688. ==> 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.

HS Holdings Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 4,532. ==> 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)
=14688/115334
=0.12735187

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Mar24)
=12100/98774
=0.12250187

HS Holdings Co's return on assets of this year was 0.12735187. HS Holdings Co's return on assets of last year was 0.12250187. ==> 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.

HS Holdings Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 14,688. HS Holdings Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 4,532. ==> 4,532 <= 14,688 ==> 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
=2226/123665
=0.01800024

Gearing (Last Year: Mar25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Mar24 to Mar25
=1314/107054
=0.01227418

HS Holdings Co's gearing of this year was 0.01800024. HS Holdings Co's gearing of last year was 0.01227418. ==> 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

* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Total Current Assets and Total Current Liabilities reported. Thus, we use Total Assets and Total Liabilities to calculate current ratio for banks and insurance companies.

Current Ratio (This Year: Mar26)=Total Assets/Total Liabilities
=131996/31361
=4.20892191

Current Ratio (Last Year: Mar25)=Total Assets/Total Liabilities
=115334/28633
=4.02800964

HS Holdings Co's current ratio of this year was 4.20892191. HS Holdings Co's current ratio of last year was 4.02800964. ==> 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.

HS Holdings Co's number of shares in issue this year was 30.095. HS Holdings Co's number of shares in issue last year was 30.096. ==> 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.

* Note that for banks and insurance companies, there's no Gross Profit reported. Thus, we use net income instead of gross profit and calculate Net Margin for this score.

Net Margin (This Year: TTM)=Net Income/Revenue
=14688/58234
=0.25222379

Net Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Net Income/Revenue
=12100/36987
=0.32714197

HS Holdings Co's net margin of this year was 0.25222379. HS Holdings Co's net margin of last year was 0.32714197. ==> Last year's net 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)
=58234/115334
=0.50491616

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Mar24)
=36987/98774
=0.37446089

HS Holdings Co's asset turnover of this year was 0.50491616. HS Holdings Co's asset turnover of last year was 0.37446089. ==> 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+0+1+1+0+1
=6

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

HS Holdings 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?
HS Holdings Co (TSE:8699) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on HS Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, HS Holdings Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, HS Holdings Co ranks #143 out of 785 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is HS Holdings Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
HS Holdings 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 9.00. The Capital Markets industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. HS Holdings Co's value of 6 is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HS Holdings Co ranks #143 out of 785 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HS Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HS Holdings Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, HS Holdings Co ranks #143 out of 785 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places HS Holdings Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. HS Holdings Co's value of 6 is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, HS Holdings 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 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, HS Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Capital Markets companies is 5.00, based on 785 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. HS Holdings 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 HS Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets 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. HS Holdings 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 HS Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HS Holdings Co (TSE:8699) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,421.68, compared to a current price of 円1,150.00 — trading 19.1% below 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 Capital Markets industry median of 5.00. HS Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 HS Holdings Co (TSE:8699), the current Piotroski F-Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 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 HS Holdings Co (TSE:8699) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HS Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,150.00 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,421.68. GuruFocus considers HS Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8699:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: 円1,421.68 vs. price of 円1,150.00 (19.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 20% above the Capital Markets median (#143 of 785)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8699 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HS Holdings Co Business Description

Address Nishi 6-chome, No. 8 No. 1 Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Oak Tower, 27th floor, Shinjuku-ku, Yubinbango, Tokyo, JPN, 163-6027
HS Holdings Co Ltd is engaged in management and investment services. It also provides merger and acquisition brokerage or consulting services.
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円1,150.00
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