BZ (Kanzhun) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.60% (As of Mar. 2026) — 700% Above Median

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BZ Kanzhun Ltd BZ
73 GF Score
Price $15.51
GF Value $23.25
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kanzhun Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Kanzhun BZ +0.62% 73 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 700% above its 10-year median of 1.45. GuruFocus rates BZ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.25 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 545 Interactive Media companies, Kanzhun ranks better than 71.01% on this metric.

Kanzhun's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,234 Mil. Kanzhun's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $375 Mil. Kanzhun's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.60%.

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

BZ' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.33   Med: 1.45   Max: 11.7
Current: 9.43

During the past 7 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Kanzhun was 11.70%. The lowest was -42.33%. And the median was 1.45%.

BZ's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
71.01% of 545 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.18 vs BZ: 9.43

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) %. Kanzhun'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.


Kanzhun  (NAS:BZ) 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.


Kanzhun Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Kanzhun Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kanzhun'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.

Kanzhun Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Kanzhun Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.23 -0.27 1.47 3.99 5.23

Kanzhun 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 3.25 4.43 3.68 5.23 11.60

BZ vs ZG, BILI, SNAP: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kanzhun'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.


Kanzhun Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kanzhun's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kanzhun's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


BZ
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Kanzhun 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.

Kanzhuns Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=349.855/6684.48772
=5.23 %

Kanzhun'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 $375 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.60% mean?
Kanzhun (BZ) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.60% 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 Kanzhun and its competitors. This is 700% above median its historical median of 1.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Kanzhun ranks #158 out of 545 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Kanzhun's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Kanzhun's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.60% is 700% above median its 10-year median of 1.45. The Interactive Media industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.18. Kanzhun's value of 11.60% is 432.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kanzhun ranks #158 out of 545 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kanzhun has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanzhun's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ZG and BILI?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Kanzhun ranks #158 out of 545 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Kanzhun in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.18. Kanzhun's value of 11.60% is 432.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.45 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Kanzhun 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Interactive Media companies is 2.18, based on 545 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. Kanzhun's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.60% is 432.1% 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 Kanzhun and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanzhun's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60%, which is 700% above median its own 10-year median of 1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanzhun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanzhun (BZ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.25, compared to a current price of $15.51 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60%, which is 700% above median its 10-year median of 1.45 and 432.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.18. Kanzhun's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Kanzhun (BZ), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.60% 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 Kanzhun (BZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanzhun stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.51 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.25. GuruFocus considers Kanzhun to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BZ:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.60% (700% above median its 10-year median of 1.45)
  • GF Value™: $23.25 vs. price of $15.51 (33.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 432.1% above the Interactive Media median (#158 of 545)

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


Kanzhun Business Description

Other Exchanges 02076:Hong Kong8JN:Germany
Address Taiyanggong Middle Road, 21st Floor, GrandyVic Building, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100020
Kanzhun's Boss Zhipin job platform connects job seekers and employers. Boss Zhipin is China's largest online recruitment platform based on monthly active users, or MAU, and was established in 2014. Kanzhun earns revenue by providing services to enterprise customers primarily through its mobile app, which promotes engagement between recruiters and workers and operates on a recommendation basis powered by artificial intelligence. The platform specializes in transportation, logistics, construction, and service-based industries. About 85% of the companies looking to hire are small and medium-size enterprises. Its main competitors are 58.com, 51job, and Zhilian Zhaopin. Tencent has a 9.2% stake in Kanzhun.
73GF Score

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