IHSWF (International Housewares Retail Co) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Oct. 2025) — Near Median

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IHSWF International Housewares Retail Co Ltd IHSWF
68 GF Score
Price $0.13
GF Value $0.23
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What is International Housewares Retail Co Profitability Rank?

International Housewares Retail Co IHSWF 68 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Oct. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates IHSWF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.23. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

International Housewares Retail Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

International Housewares Retail Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 2.99%. As of today, International Housewares Retail Co's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


International Housewares Retail Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


IHSWF vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, International Housewares Retail Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


International Housewares Retail Co Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Housewares Retail Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Housewares Retail Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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International Housewares Retail Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

International Housewares Retail Co has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

International Housewares Retail Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Oct. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Oct. 2025 )
=4.597 / 153.952
=2.99 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

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

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

International Housewares Retail Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.7%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Oct. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, International Housewares Retail Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00.
Is International Housewares Retail Co's Profitability Rank too high?
International Housewares Retail Co's current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, International Housewares Retail Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Housewares Retail Co's Profitability Rank compare to CASY and WSM?
International Housewares Retail Co's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, International Housewares Retail Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on International Housewares Retail Co and its competitors. International Housewares Retail Co's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Housewares Retail Co stock overvalued right now?
International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.23, compared to a current price of $0.13 — trading 42.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. International Housewares Retail Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Oct. 2025. 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 International Housewares Retail Co (IHSWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Housewares Retail Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.13 is trading 42.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.23.

Key valuation signals for IHSWF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.23 vs. price of $0.13 (42.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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


International Housewares Retail Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 01373:Hong Kong
Address Southmark, 11 Yip Hing Street, 20th Floor, Tower B, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, HKG
International Housewares Retail Co Ltd and its subsidiaries are houseware retail chains in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. The group offers houseware products through a retail network comprising stores in Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Cambodia, East Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and Australia under brands including Japan Home Centre, City Life, Epo gifts and stationery, 123 by ELLA, and Japan Home. The group has reportable operating segments namely Retail, Wholesales, Licensing and others. Hong Kong is the key market of the group, accounting for majorly of its total revenue. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment.
68GF Score

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