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C&C GroupCHIX:CCRL +1.36%61 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.65% as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CCRL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, C&C Group ranks worse than 55.61% on this metric.
C&C Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £659 Mil.
C&C Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £24 Mil. C&C Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for C&C Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CCRl'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.83 Med: 3.89 Max: 9.51
Current: 4.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of C&C Group was 9.51%. The lowest was -11.83%. And the median was 3.89%.
CHIX:CCRl's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 55.61% of 214
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.155
vs CHIX:CCRl: 4.08
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) %. C&C Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
C&C Group (CHIX:CCRl) 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.
C&C Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
C&C Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for C&C 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.
C&C Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, C&C 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.
C&C Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, C&C Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where C&C Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
C&C 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.
C&C Groups Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
For company reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus only calculate annual data for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) and apply the annual figure to corresponding quarter.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.65% mean?
C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.65% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on C&C Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #119 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is C&C Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
C&C Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.65% is near median its 10-year median of 3.89. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.16. C&C Group's value of 3.65% is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #119 out of 214 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, C&C Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does C&C Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, C&C Group ranks #119 out of 214 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places C&C Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.16. C&C Group's value of 3.65% is 29.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 5.16, C&C Group has consistently been below 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.16, based on 214 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. C&C Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.65% is 29.2% below 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 C&C Group and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. C&C Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is C&C Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £0.97 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 29.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.16. C&C Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.65% as of Feb. 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 C&C Group (CHIX:CCRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, C&C Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.97 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46.
GuruFocus considers C&C Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CCRL:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.65% (near median its 10-year median of 3.89)
GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £0.97 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#119 of 214)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CCRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
C&C Group PLC manufactures cider and other alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, soft drinks, and bottled water. The company's brands include Bulmers, Tennet's, Magners, Heverlee, Woodchuck, Hornsby's, Gaymers, Blackthorn, Tipperary, Finches, and Others. C&C also has distribution rights for numerous brands owned by other companies. Its geographical segments are Ireland, Great Britain, and International, of which the majority of its revenue comes from Great Britain.
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