United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.20% (As of Dec. 2025) — 24% Above Median

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HKSE:00467 United Energy Group Ltd HKSE:00467
60 GF Score
Price HK$0.41
GF Value HK$0.60
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is United Energy Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

United Energy Group HKSE:00467 -3.57% 60 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.20% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 9.83. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00467 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Oil & Gas companies, United Energy Group ranks better than 89.36% on this metric.

United Energy Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$13,263 Mil. United Energy Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$2,266 Mil. United Energy Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.20%.

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

HKSE:00467' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.86   Med: 9.83   Max: 65.03
Current: 21.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of United Energy Group was 65.03%. The lowest was -19.86%. And the median was 9.83%.

HKSE:00467's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
89.36% of 1034 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.265 vs HKSE:00467: 21.19

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) %. United Energy Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.69%. 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.


United Energy Group  (HKSE:00467) 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.


United Energy Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


United Energy Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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United Energy Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

United Energy Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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United Energy Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 0.00 27.86 0.00 12.20 0.00

HKSE:00467 vs COP, EOG, OXY: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, United Energy Group'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.


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

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

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


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United Energy Group 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=1616.61/13263.38426
=12.19 %

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 12.20% mean?
United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.20% 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 United Energy Group and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 9.83. According to the industry distribution chart, United Energy Group ranks #110 out of 1034 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is United Energy Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
United Energy Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.20% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 9.83. The Oil & Gas industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.27. United Energy Group's value of 12.20% is 131.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Energy Group ranks #110 out of 1034 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Energy Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, United Energy Group ranks #110 out of 1034 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places United Energy Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.27. United Energy Group's value of 12.20% is 131.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.83 vs. the industry median of 5.27, United Energy Group 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 5.27, based on 1,034 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. United Energy Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.20% is 131.7% 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 United Energy Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Energy Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.20%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 9.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.60, compared to a current price of HK$0.41 — trading 32.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.20%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 9.83 and 131.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.27. United Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 United Energy Group (HKSE:00467), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.20% 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 United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Energy Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.41 is trading 32.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.60. GuruFocus considers United Energy Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00467:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.20% (24% above median its 10-year median of 9.83)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.60 vs. price of HK$0.41 (32.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 131.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#110 of 1034)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Energy Group Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges UNEGF:USA1UEN:Germany
Address 10 Harcourt Road, 39/F, West Tower, Cheung Kong Center II, Hong Kong, HKG
United Energy Group Ltd is an integrated energy company based in Hong Kong, with business presence in South Asia, MENA and Europe. The Group is principally engaged in upstream oil and natural gas, clean energy and energy trading businesses. It operates through three reportable segments: Exploration and Production, which involves activities relating to the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa; Trading, which involves activities relating to trading of energy products, including petrochemical; and Clean Energy Business, which involves sales of electricity generated from wind power and solar power. The Group generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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