Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 7.00% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:LIABS Lindab International AB CHIX:LIABS
68 GF Score
Price kr142.25
GF Value kr213.75
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Lindab International AB Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Lindab International AB CHIX:LIABS 68 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.00% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 6.91. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LIABS with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of kr213.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,811 Construction companies, Lindab International AB ranks better than 53.62% on this metric.

Lindab International AB's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr15,192 Mil. Lindab International AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr1,001 Mil. Lindab International AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 7.00%.

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

CHIX:LIABs' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.31   Med: 6.91   Max: 13.35
Current: 7.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Lindab International AB was 13.35%. The lowest was 3.31%. And the median was 6.91%.

CHIX:LIABs's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
53.62% of 1811 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.38 vs CHIX:LIABs: 7.06

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) %. Lindab International AB's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.05%. 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.


Lindab International AB  (CHIX:LIABs) 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.


Lindab International AB Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Lindab International AB Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lindab International AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Lindab International AB Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Lindab International AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Lindab International AB Quarterly Data
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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 3.62 4.72 5.56 6.68 7.00

CHIX:LIABS vs TT, JCI, CARR: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Lindab International AB'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.


Lindab International AB Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Lindab International AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


CHIX:LIABS
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Lindab International AB 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=1117/19571.8648
=5.71 %

Lindab International AB's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr1,001 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7.00% mean?
Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7.00% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Lindab International AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.91. Over the past decade, Lindab International AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.31 to 13.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Lindab International AB ranks #840 out of 1811 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Lindab International AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lindab International AB's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7.00% is near median its 10-year median of 6.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.31 to a high of 13.35. The Construction industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.38. Lindab International AB's value of 7.00% is 9.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lindab International AB ranks #840 out of 1811 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lindab International AB has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lindab International AB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Lindab International AB ranks #840 out of 1811 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Lindab International AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.38. Lindab International AB's value of 7.00% is 9.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Lindab International AB's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.31 to 13.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.91 vs. the industry median of 6.38, Lindab International AB 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 Construction company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 6.38, based on 1,811 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. Lindab International AB's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 7.00% is 9.7% 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 Lindab International AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lindab International AB's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lindab International AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr213.75, compared to a current price of kr142.25 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.91 and 9.7% above the Construction industry median of 6.38. Lindab International AB's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 7.00% as of Jun. 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 Lindab International AB (CHIX:LIABS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lindab International AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr142.25 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr213.75. GuruFocus considers Lindab International AB to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LIABS:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 7.00% (near median its 10-year median of 6.91)
  • GF Value™: kr213.75 vs. price of kr142.25 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9.7% above the Construction median (#840 of 1811)

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


Lindab International AB Business Description

Address Stalhogavagen 115, Bastad, SWE, SE-269 82
Lindab International AB provides products and system solutions that are used to simplify the construction of properties and improve the indoor climate. The company operates through two segments namely Ventilation Systems and Profile Systems. Ventilation Systems offers air duct systems with accessories and indoor climate solutions for ventilation, cooling, and heating to installers and other customers in the ventilation industry. Profile Systems offers the construction industry products and systems in sheet metal for rainwater systems, roof, and wall products as well as steel profiles for wall, roof, and beam constructions. The majority of revenue is from the Ventilation segment. Geographically, the majority is from Sweden.
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