Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.58% (As of Jun. 2026) — 54% Below Median

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FRA:6SN Nakanishi Inc FRA:6SN
93 GF Score
Price €16.70
GF Value €17.23
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Nakanishi Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Nakanishi FRA:6SN -1.76% 93 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.58% as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 7.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:6SN with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.23. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 847 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Nakanishi ranks better than 62.46% on this metric.

Nakanishi's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,196.2 Mil. Nakanishi's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €44.7 Mil. Nakanishi's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.58%.

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

FRA:6SN' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76   Med: 7.79   Max: 17.85
Current: 3.44

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Nakanishi was 17.85%. The lowest was 1.76%. And the median was 7.79%.

FRA:6SN's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
62.46% of 847 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs FRA:6SN: 3.44

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) %. Nakanishi's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.


Nakanishi  (FRA:6SN) 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.


Nakanishi Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Nakanishi Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Nakanishi Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Nakanishi Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Nakanishi Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 7.91 9.06 2.71 3.28 3.58

FRA:6SN vs ISRG, BDX, RMD: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Nakanishi'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.


Nakanishi Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Nakanishi's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nakanishi 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=19.049/682.953
=2.79 %

Nakanishi'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 €44.7 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.58% mean?
Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.58% 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 Nakanishi and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 7.79. Over the past decade, Nakanishi's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.76 to 17.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakanishi ranks #318 out of 847 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Nakanishi's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Nakanishi's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.58% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 7.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 17.85. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.96. Nakanishi's value of 3.58% is 272.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nakanishi ranks #318 out of 847 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nakanishi has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakanishi's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Nakanishi ranks #318 out of 847 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Nakanishi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.96. Nakanishi's value of 3.58% is 272.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nakanishi's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.76 to 17.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.79 vs. the industry median of 0.96, Nakanishi 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 0.96, based on 847 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. Nakanishi's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.58% is 272.9% 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 Nakanishi and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nakanishi's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.58%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 7.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakanishi stock overvalued right now?
Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) has a current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.23, compared to a current price of €16.70 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.58%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 7.79 and 272.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 0.96. Nakanishi's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Nakanishi (FRA:6SN), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.58% 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 Nakanishi (FRA:6SN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakanishi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €16.70 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.23.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6SN:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.58% (54% below median its 10-year median of 7.79)
  • GF Value™: €17.23 vs. price of €16.70 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 272.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#318 of 847)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6SN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nakanishi Business Description

Other Exchanges NKNSF:USA7716:Japan
Address 700 Shimohinata, Kanuma-shi, Tochigi, JPN
Nakanishi Inc manufactures high-speed rotary cutting technology for the dental industry and the medical industry more broadly. The company distributes its products to countries internationally, earning its key revenue overseas. The company operates via three business segments. The dental product segment manufactures and sells handpieces for dental treatment, mechanical micro motors and handpieces as well as handpieces for surgeries. The surgical business segment manufactures and sells grinders for manual works and spindles for machinery attachment. The Machinery business segment provides inspection and repair services for its dental and medical equipment and general industrial cutting and grinding equipment.
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