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WhirlpoolBSP:WHRL4 -0.25%69 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 15.23. GuruFocus rates BSP:WHRL4 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R$4.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 440 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Whirlpool ranks better than 77.27% on this metric.
Whirlpool's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$7,785 Mil.
Whirlpool's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$887 Mil. Whirlpool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whirlpool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:WHRL4'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.03 Med: 15.23 Max: 30.37
Current: 12.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Whirlpool was 30.37%. The lowest was 7.03%. And the median was 15.23%.
BSP:WHRL4's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 77.27% of 440
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 4.405
vs BSP:WHRL4: 12.65
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) %. Whirlpool's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71%. 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.
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.
Whirlpool Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Whirlpool Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whirlpool'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.
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Whirlpool'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.
Whirlpool Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whirlpool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whirlpool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Whirlpools Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Whirlpool'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 R$887 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.25% mean?
Whirlpool (BSP:WHRL4) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.25% 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 15.23. Over the past decade, Whirlpool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.03 to 30.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #100 out of 440 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Whirlpool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Whirlpool's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.25% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 15.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.03 to a high of 30.37. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.41. Whirlpool's value of 12.25% is 178.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #100 out of 440 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Whirlpool has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whirlpool's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Whirlpool ranks #100 out of 440 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Whirlpool in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.41. Whirlpool's value of 12.25% is 178.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Whirlpool's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 7.03 to 30.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.23 vs. the industry median of 4.41, Whirlpool 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 4.41, based on 440 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. Whirlpool's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.25% is 178.1% 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 Whirlpool and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whirlpool's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.25%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 15.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whirlpool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool (BSP:WHRL4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$4.75, compared to a current price of R$3.94 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.25%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 15.23 and 178.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 4.41. Whirlpool's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 Whirlpool (BSP:WHRL4), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.25% 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 Whirlpool (BSP:WHRL4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whirlpool stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$3.94 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$4.75.
GuruFocus considers Whirlpool to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:WHRL4:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.25% (20% below median its 10-year median of 15.23)
GF Value™: R$4.75 vs. price of R$3.94 (17.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 178.1% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#100 of 440)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:WHRL4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whirlpool SA is a manufacturer of home appliances in Brazil. The corporate purpose is Industrialization, commercialization, import, export, commission, consignment and representation of Metallurgical, chemical, household cleaning, electrical and electronic products, other goods consumer products, food products. The company provides electronic products, machinery, and appliances for personal and commercial use, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, food mixers, cooking equipment, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, and water purifiers. It is a subsidiary of Whirlpool Corporation.
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