Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
American Outdoor BrandsAOUT -1.77%45 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.34% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates AOUT with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 858 Travel & Leisure companies, American Outdoor Brands ranks worse than 81.24% on this metric.
American Outdoor Brands's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $128.2 Mil.
American Outdoor Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-5.6 Mil. American Outdoor Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -4.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for American Outdoor Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
AOUT'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.96 Med: -4.31 Max: 9.8
Current: -3.04
During the past 9 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of American Outdoor Brands was 9.80%. The lowest was -58.96%. And the median was -4.31%.
AOUT's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 81.24% of 858
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 4.635
vs AOUT: -3.04
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 Outdoor Brands's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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 Outdoor Brands (NAS:AOUT) 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 Outdoor Brands Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
American Outdoor Brands Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for American Outdoor Brands'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 Outdoor Brands Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Leisure subindustry, American Outdoor Brands'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 Outdoor Brands Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, American Outdoor Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Outdoor Brands's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
American Outdoor Brands 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 Outdoor Brandss Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
American Outdoor Brands's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.6 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -4.34% mean?
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -4.34% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on American Outdoor Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #697 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 81.2%.
Is American Outdoor Brands' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
American Outdoor Brands' current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.34%. Based on the distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #697 out of 858 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Outdoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Outdoor Brands' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PLBY and CLAR?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, American Outdoor Brands ranks #697 out of 858 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places American Outdoor Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.64. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Travel & Leisure companies is 4.64, based on 858 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. 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 Outdoor Brands and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Outdoor Brands's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Outdoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.08, compared to a current price of $13.88 — trading 52.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.34%. American Outdoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 American Outdoor Brands (AOUT), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -4.34% as of Apr. 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 Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Outdoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.88 is trading 52.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.08.
GuruFocus considers American Outdoor Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AOUT:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -4.34%
GF Value™: $9.08 vs. price of $13.88 (52.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AOUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Outdoor Brands Inc is engaged in the business of providing outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and personal security and defense products. The company designs and produces products and accessories, including shooting supplies, rest, vaults, and other related accessories; premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness; harvesting products for post-hunt or post-fishing activities; electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies; and survival, camping, and emergency preparedness products.
45GF Score
Get the complete analysis for AOUT
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
AOUT has been successfully added to your 
