EE (Excelerate Energy) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.73% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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EE Excelerate Energy Inc EE
84 GF Score
Price $39.27
GF Value $37.27
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Excelerate Energy Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Excelerate Energy EE +2.75% 84 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 8.33. GuruFocus rates EE with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,033 Oil & Gas companies, Excelerate Energy ranks better than 66.89% on this metric.

Excelerate Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,475 Mil. Excelerate Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $304 Mil. Excelerate Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.73%.

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

EE' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.91   Med: 8.33   Max: 11.89
Current: 8.31

During the past 7 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Excelerate Energy was 11.89%. The lowest was 4.91%. And the median was 8.33%.

EE's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
66.89% of 1033 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.92 vs EE: 8.31

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) %. Excelerate Energy'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.


Excelerate Energy  (NYSE:EE) 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.


Excelerate Energy Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Excelerate Energy Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Excelerate Energy'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.

Excelerate Energy Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Excelerate Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 8.14 11.90 10.71 8.76

Excelerate Energy 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 12.27 7.49 8.58 8.76 8.73

EE vs TEN, NVGS, PBT: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Excelerate Energy'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.


Excelerate Energy Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Excelerate Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Excelerate Energy 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=289.05/3298.69925
=8.76 %

Excelerate Energy'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 $304 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.73% mean?
Excelerate Energy (EE) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.73% 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 Excelerate Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.33. Over the past decade, Excelerate Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.91 to 11.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Excelerate Energy ranks #342 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Excelerate Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Excelerate Energy's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.73% is near median its 10-year median of 8.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.91 to a high of 11.89. The Oil & Gas industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.92. Excelerate Energy's value of 8.73% is 77.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Excelerate Energy ranks #342 out of 1033 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Excelerate Energy has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Excelerate Energy's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TEN and NVGS?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Excelerate Energy ranks #342 out of 1033 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Excelerate Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.92. Excelerate Energy's value of 8.73% is 77.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Excelerate Energy's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.91 to 11.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.33 vs. the industry median of 4.92, Excelerate Energy 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.92, based on 1,033 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. Excelerate Energy's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.73% is 77.4% 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 Excelerate Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Excelerate Energy's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Excelerate Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Excelerate Energy (EE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.27, compared to a current price of $39.27 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.33 and 77.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.92. Excelerate Energy's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Excelerate Energy (EE), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.73% 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 Excelerate Energy (EE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Excelerate Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.27 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.27. GuruFocus considers Excelerate Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for EE:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.73% (near median its 10-year median of 8.33)
  • GF Value™: $37.27 vs. price of $39.27 (5.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#342 of 1033)

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


Excelerate Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges U44:Germany
Address 2445 Technology Forest Boulevard, Level 6, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77381
Excelerate Energy Inc. offers comprehensive LNG solutions by providing integrated services throughout the LNG value chain. The company delivers a full range of regasification services, including Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs), infrastructure development, and the supply of LNG and natural gas. With operational presence in several countries - Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Finland, Germany, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the United States. The company generates revenue through Terminal Services, as well as from LNG, gas, and power. These revenues are derived from its vertically integrated activities in LNG sourcing, transportation, regasification, and power generation.
84GF Score

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