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American International GroupAIG -0.55%61 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.62% as of Jun. 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates AIG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Insurance companies, American International Group ranks better than 55.38% on this metric.
American International Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $46,764 Mil.
American International Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $4,030 Mil. American International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
AIG'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.16 Med: 4.55 Max: 31.39
Current: 8.53
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of American International Group was 31.39%. The lowest was -11.16%. And the median was 4.55%.
AIG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 55.38% of 511
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 7.05
vs AIG: 8.53
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) %. American International Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
American International Group (NYSE:AIG) 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.
American International Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
American International Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
American International Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, American International Group'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.
American International Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, American International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
American International Group 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.
American International Groups Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
American International Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4,030 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.62% mean?
American International Group (AIG) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.62% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on American International Group and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 4.55. According to the industry distribution chart, American International Group ranks #228 out of 511 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 44.6%.
Is American International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
American International Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.62% is 89% above median its 10-year median of 4.55. The Insurance industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.05. American International Group's value of 8.62% is 22.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American International Group ranks #228 out of 511 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American International Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American International Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to HIG and ACGL?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, American International Group ranks #228 out of 511 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts American International Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.05. American International Group's value of 8.62% is 22.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 7.05, American International Group 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 an Insurance company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Insurance companies is 7.05, based on 511 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. American International Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.62% is 22.3% 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 American International Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American International Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.62%, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American International Group (AIG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $95.25, compared to a current price of $75.70 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.62%, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 22.3% above the Insurance industry median of 7.05. American International Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 3 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 American International Group (AIG), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.62% as of Jun. 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 American International Group (AIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American International Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.70 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.25.
GuruFocus considers American International Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AIG:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.62% (89% above median its 10-year median of 4.55)
GF Value™: $95.25 vs. price of $75.70 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.3% above the Insurance median (#228 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American International Group is one of the largest insurance and financial services firms in the world and has a global footprint. It operates through a wide range of subsidiaries that provide property, casualty, and life insurance. The company recently spun off its life insurance operations (Corebridge), but still retains a minority stake.
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