Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.48% (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Above Median

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ADX:ADAVIATION Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ADX:ADAVIATION
71 GF Score
Price د.إ5.22
GF Value د.إ5.76
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ADX:ADAVIATION -0.76% 71 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 13.38. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADAVIATION with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ5.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Transportation companies, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks better than 88.59% on this metric.

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ6,143 Mil. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ1,135 Mil. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.48%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

ADX:ADAVIATION' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.23   Med: 13.38   Max: 28.69
Current: 17.95

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Abu Dhabi Aviation Co was 28.69%. The lowest was -6.23%. And the median was 13.38%.

ADX:ADAVIATION's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
88.59% of 1025 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.87 vs ADX:ADAVIATION: 17.95

Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.

A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five 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.


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co  (ADX:ADAVIATION) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.

Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.


Be Aware

Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % based on Don Yacktman's definition is a better measure of the expected rate of return for a stock.


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 24.88 19.34 19.34 23.92 18.48

ADX:ADAVIATION vs JOBY: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.

Abu Dhabi Aviation Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=1232.047/5150.46988
=23.92 %

Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was د.إ1,135 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.48% mean?
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.48% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 13.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #117 out of 1025 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.48% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 13.38. The Transportation industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.87. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's value of 18.48% is 169% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #117 out of 1025 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Abu Dhabi Aviation 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #117 out of 1025 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Abu Dhabi Aviation Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.87. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's value of 18.48% is 169% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.38 vs. the industry median of 6.87, Abu Dhabi Aviation 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Transportation company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 6.87, based on 1,025 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.48% is 169% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.48%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 13.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ5.76, compared to a current price of د.إ5.22 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.48%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 13.38 and 169% above the Transportation industry median of 6.87. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.48% as of Mar. 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.Ø¥5.22 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.Ø¥5.76. GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Aviation Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ADX:ADAVIATION:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.48% (38% above median its 10-year median of 13.38)
  • GF Value™: د.Ø¥5.76 vs. price of د.Ø¥5.22 (9.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 169% above the Transportation median (#117 of 1025)

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


Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Business Description

Address P.O. Box 2723, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co is engaged in the provision of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and military aircraft. The company also provides professional and technical support services, owns and operates helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, undertakes charter and commercial air cargo operations, and trades in aircraft spare parts, and accessories, both within and outside the United Arab Emirates. Its reporting segments are: i) General aviation, ii) Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO), iii) Investments. The majority of revenue is derived from the Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO) segment, which provides routine inspections, repairs, overhauls, and modifications, among other similar services.
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