Alk-Abello AS (CHIX:ALKBC) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.05% (As of Mar. 2026) — 189% Above Median

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CHIX:ALKBC Alk-Abello AS CHIX:ALKBC
92 GF Score
Price kr256.30
GF Value kr209.96
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Alk-Abello AS Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Alk-Abello AS CHIX:ALKBC 92 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 189% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALKBC with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of kr209.96 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,321 Biotechnology companies, Alk-Abello AS ranks better than 86.83% on this metric.

Alk-Abello AS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr44,268 Mil. Alk-Abello AS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr1,767 Mil. Alk-Abello AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.05%.

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

CHIX:ALKBc' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.09   Med: 1.4   Max: 8.09
Current: 3.66

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Alk-Abello AS was 8.09%. The lowest was -2.09%. And the median was 1.40%.

CHIX:ALKBc's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
86.83% of 1321 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -10.21 vs CHIX:ALKBc: 3.66

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) %. Alk-Abello AS's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.10%. 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.


Alk-Abello AS  (CHIX:ALKBc) 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.


Alk-Abello AS Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Alk-Abello AS Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alk-Abello AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Alk-Abello AS Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Alk-Abello AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.79 2.17 2.95 3.13 3.34

Alk-Abello AS 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 4.11 3.34 3.27 3.34 4.05

CHIX:ALKBC vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Alk-Abello AS'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.


Alk-Abello AS Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Alk-Abello AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alk-Abello AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


CHIX:ALKBC
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Alk-Abello AS 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.

Alk-Abello ASs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=1666/49561.4262
=3.36 %

Alk-Abello AS'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 kr1,767 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.05% mean?
Alk-Abello AS (CHIX:ALKBC) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.05% 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 Alk-Abello AS and its competitors. This is 189% above median its historical median of 1.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Alk-Abello AS ranks #174 out of 1321 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Alk-Abello AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Alk-Abello AS's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.05% is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Based on the distribution chart, Alk-Abello AS ranks #174 out of 1321 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alk-Abello AS has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alk-Abello AS's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Alk-Abello AS ranks #174 out of 1321 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Alk-Abello AS in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Alk-Abello AS and its competitors. Alk-Abello AS's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.05%, which is 189% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alk-Abello AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alk-Abello AS (CHIX:ALKBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr209.96, compared to a current price of kr256.30 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.05%, which is 189% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Alk-Abello AS's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. 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 Alk-Abello AS (CHIX:ALKBC), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.05% 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 Alk-Abello AS (CHIX:ALKBC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alk-Abello AS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr256.30 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr209.96. GuruFocus considers Alk-Abello AS to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALKBC:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.05% (189% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
  • GF Value™: kr209.96 vs. price of kr256.30 (22.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100

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


Alk-Abello AS Business Description

Address Boge Alle 6-8, Horsholm, DNK, DK-2970
Alk-Abello AS is a biotechnology company that focuses on pharmaceutical prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of allergies. The company is focused on respiratory diseases, including allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma. Moreover, the firm specializes in venom immunotherapy for patients suffering from bee and wasp allergies. The company's treatments induce a protective immune response that provides sustained symptom relief. Its primary focus is on allergy patients whose disease is not well controlled, despite the use of symptom-relieving medication. The company operates in Europe, North America and International Markets. It derives maximum revenue from Europe.
92GF Score

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