The earnings yield is an indication of how much return shareholders' investment in the company earned over the past 12 months. The higher the earnings yield is, the better.
The earnings yield does not consider the growth of the business. A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Sirona Dental Systems's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2015 was 10.64%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past seven years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Sirona Dental Systems Earnings Yield % Calculation
Earnings yield is the reciprocal of the P/E Ratio.
Sirona Dental Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.394 Mil.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
The earnings in the calculation is the Trailing Twelve Months earnings.
Sirona Dental Systems (NAS:SIRO) Earnings Yield % Explanation
If the P/E ratio is an indication of how many years it takes for the company to earn back the stock price shareholders pay to buy the shares, the earnings yield is an indication of how much return shareholders' investment in the company earned over the past 12 months. The higher the earnings yield is, the better.
If a company loses money, the earnings yield is negative. This gives a more straightforward indication that the company is losing money. This is an advantage of using earnings yield instead of the P/E ratio in valuation. For valuation purposes, the P/B Ratio and the P/S Ratio should be used for companies that are losing money.
Like the P/E ratio, the earnings yield can be used to compare investments in different industries. It can even be used to compare the attractiveness of different asset classes such as bonds and cash. Of course, the earnings yield should not be the only factor in deciding which asset classes to invest.
Also similar to the P/E ratio, the earnings yield does not consider the growth of the business. A growing company with the same earnings yield should be more attractive than a company that has the same earnings yield but does not grow.
Just like the P/E Ratio, non-recurring items such as selling part of the business, selling a previous investment, etc., can affect earnings yield dramatically. The earning yield is also a poor indication for cyclical companies. When a cyclical stock has a high earnings yield it is usually at the peak of its cycle.
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Sirona Dental Systems (Sirona Dental Systems) Business Description
Sirona Dental Systems Inc was founded in 1997 and completed an initial public offering of its common stock on July 1, 1997. The Company is a manufacturer of high-quality, dental equipment, and is engaged in developing, manufacturing and marketing solutions for dentists around the world. The Company provides products in each of its four product segments: Dental CAD/CAM Systems; Imaging Systems; Treatment Centers; and Instruments. The Company markets its products globally to dental practices, clinics and laboratories through an international network of distributors. The dental market encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease and ailments of the teeth, gums and supporting bone. Recent technological advancements in the dental equipment industry include 3D radiography, digital radiography, CAD/CAM technology, intra oral cameras and periodontal instruments. The market it serves comprises the whole working environment of a dentist or dental technician, including the dentist's chair, lights, imaging systems and dental CAD/CAM systems, instruments, as well as practice furniture and other dental or lab-based systems. Dental CAD/CAM Systems address the market for dental restorations, which includes several types of restorations, such as inlays, onlays, veneers, crowns, bridges, copings and bridge frameworks made from ceramic, metal or composite blocks. The Company has developed a range of imaging systems for 2D and 3D, panoramic and intra-oral applications that allow the dentist to accommodate the patient in a more efficient manner. Treatment Centers comprise products from basic dentist chairs to sophisticated chair-based units with integrated diagnostic, hygiene and ergonomic functionalities, as well as specialist centers used in preventative treatment and for training purposes. In July 2008, the Company launched its new TENEO Treatment Center, which combines technology with a timeless design that provides both patient and dentist with the ultimate in convenience and comfort. The Company offers a range of instruments, including handheld and power-operated handpieces for cavity preparation, endodontics, periodontology and prophylaxis. The instruments are supplemented by multi-function tips, supply and suction hoses, as well as care and hygiene systems for instrument preparation. Its product information is actively made available to business publications, dentists, journals, professional organizations and dental schools, and its website. Sirona distributes its products globally to dental practices, clinics and laboratories through an international network of more than 480 distributors. The Companys registered trademarks include, Sirona, CEREC, Orthophos, Heliodent, inLab, CDR, and Schick. It competes with different companies which include international companies as well as smaller companies that compete regionally or on a narrower product line. The Company is subject to government regulations applicable to all businesses
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