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Foraco InternationalFRACF +1.22%72 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 9.44. GuruFocus rates FRACF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,663 Metals & Mining companies, Foraco International ranks better than 89.19% on this metric.
Foraco International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $278.5 Mil.
Foraco International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $24.0 Mil. Foraco International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foraco International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRACF'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.64 Med: 9.44 Max: 29.64
Current: 9.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Foraco International was 29.64%. The lowest was -10.64%. And the median was 9.44%.
FRACF's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 89.19% of 2663
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -7.05
vs FRACF: 9.45
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) %. Foraco International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.86%. 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.
Foraco International (OTCPK:FRACF) 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.
Foraco International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Foraco International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foraco International'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.
Foraco International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
Foraco International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Foraco International'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.
Foraco International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Foraco International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foraco International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Foraco International 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.
Foraco Internationals Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Foraco International'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 $24.0 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.47% mean?
Foraco International (FRACF) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.47% 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 Foraco International and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #288 out of 2663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Foraco International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Foraco International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.47% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Based on the distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #288 out of 2663 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foraco International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foraco International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #288 out of 2663 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Foraco International in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Foraco International and its competitors. Foraco International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 9.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foraco International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International (FRACF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.50, compared to a current price of $1.66 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Foraco International's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Foraco International (FRACF), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.47% 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 Foraco International (FRACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.66 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.50.
GuruFocus considers Foraco International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRACF:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.47% (10% below median its 10-year median of 9.44)
GF Value™: $1.50 vs. price of $1.66 (10.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foraco International SA is the business of providing mineral and water drilling services and hydraulic drilling. It specializes in drilling in harsh environments and isolated locations including desert and mountainous regions. The principal sources of revenue consist of drilling contracts for companies involved in mining and water exploration. The group has its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific. The company has two operating segments: Mining segment, which derives maximum revenue, encompasses drilling services for mining companies, including exploration, development, and production drilling; and Water segment provides water-related drilling services, such as water well drilling and environmental services.
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