Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.56% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:SMB Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB
76 GF Score
Price €47.40
GF Value €42.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG FRA:SMB 76 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €42.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,027 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks better than 87.27% on this metric.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €49.9 Mil. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €5.3 Mil. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.56%.

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

FRA:SMB' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.87   Med: 11.26   Max: 35.73
Current: 16.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG was 35.73%. The lowest was -1.87%. And the median was 11.26%.

FRA:SMB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
87.27% of 2027 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.95 vs FRA:SMB: 16.06

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) %. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.09%. 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.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG  (FRA:SMB) 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.


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Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.42 2.00 21.23 20.16 10.56

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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 -1.42 2.00 21.23 20.16 10.56

FRA:SMB vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG'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.


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


FRA:SMB
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Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 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.

Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AGs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=5.269/49.921
=10.55 %

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 10.56% mean?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.56% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #258 out of 2027 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.56% is near median its 10-year median of 11.26. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.95. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's value of 10.56% is 77.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #258 out of 2027 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG ranks #258 out of 2027 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.95. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's value of 10.56% is 77.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG 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 5.95, based on 2,027 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. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.56% is 77.5% 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.56%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.68, compared to a current price of €47.40 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.56%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 77.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.95. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.56% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €47.40 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.68. GuruFocus considers Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMB:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.56% (near median its 10-year median of 11.26)
  • GF Value™: €42.68 vs. price of €47.40 (11.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 77.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#258 of 2027)

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


Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Business Description

Address Bad Schwalbach, Bad Schwalbach, DEU, 65307
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG is engaged in processing and distribution of milk and milk products, the wholesale of dairy products and related foodstuffs. The company acts as a regional brand supplier of fresh and long-life milk, as well as fresh produce such as yogurt, whipped cream, sour cream, natural and fruit quark, cream, and sponge cake under the name SCHWALBCHEN. Specialties such as the coffee beverage Caffreddo and ethnic items such as Ayran are marketed nationwide. The company is engaged in the wholesale consumer trade segment.
76GF Score

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