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The Campbell's CoFRA:CSC -1.92%58 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.76% as of Apr. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:CSC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €36.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,033 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Campbell's Co ranks better than 63.7% on this metric.
The Campbell's Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €10,767 Mil.
The Campbell's Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €961 Mil. The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CSC'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.84 Med: 5.95 Max: 8.97
Current: 8.55
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of The Campbell's Co was 8.97%. The lowest was 3.84%. And the median was 5.95%.
FRA:CSC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 63.7% of 2033
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.13
vs FRA:CSC: 8.55
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) %. The Campbell's Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.82%. 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.
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) 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.
The Campbell's Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
The Campbell's Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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The Campbell's Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Campbell's Co'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.
The Campbell's Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
The Campbell's Co 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.
The Campbell's Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
The Campbell's Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €961 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.76% mean?
The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.76% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on The Campbell's Co and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 5.95. Over the past decade, The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.84 to 8.97. According to the industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #738 out of 2033 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
The Campbell's Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.76% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 5.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.84 to a high of 8.97. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.13. The Campbell's Co's value of 8.76% is 42.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #738 out of 2033 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Campbell's Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Campbell's Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PPC and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Campbell's Co ranks #738 out of 2033 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts The Campbell's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.13. The Campbell's Co's value of 8.76% is 42.9% above this benchmark. Historically, The Campbell's Co's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.84 to 8.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 6.13, The Campbell's Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.13, based on 2,033 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. The Campbell's Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.76% is 42.9% 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 The Campbell's Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Campbell's Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.76%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Campbell's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €36.68, compared to a current price of €19.20 — trading 47.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.76%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 42.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.13. The Campbell's Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.76% as of Apr. 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 The Campbell's Co (FRA:CSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Campbell's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.20 is trading 47.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €36.68.
GuruFocus considers The Campbell's Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CSC:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.76% (47% above median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: €36.68 vs. price of €19.20 (47.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#738 of 2033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Over the past 150-plus years, Campbell's has evolved into a leading domestic packaged food manufacturer, with a portfolio that extends beyond its iconic red-and-white labeled canned soup. In fiscal 2025 (July year-end), snacks accounted for 43% of its revenue, followed by soup (27%), other simple meals (23%), and beverages (7%). Beyond its namesake, its brands include Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and, most recently, Rao's (a deal that closed in 2024). Around 90% of its revenue results from the US and the remainder from Canada and Latin America.
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