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Astena Holdings CoIWKCF 68 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.20% as of May. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 9.69. GuruFocus rates IWKCF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.51. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Conglomerates companies, Astena Holdings Co ranks better than 65.9% on this metric.
Astena Holdings Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $166.6 Mil.
Astena Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $20.8 Mil. Astena Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astena Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
IWKCF'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 9.69 Max: 20.02
Current: 9.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Astena Holdings Co was 20.02%. The lowest was 0.26%. And the median was 9.69%.
IWKCF's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 65.9% of 566
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 6.66
vs IWKCF: 9.52
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) %. Astena Holdings Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in May. 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.
Astena Holdings Co (OTCPK:IWKCF) 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.
Astena Holdings Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Astena Holdings Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astena Holdings Co'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.
Astena Holdings Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
IWKCF vs MMM, HON: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Astena Holdings 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.
Astena Holdings Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Astena Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astena Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Astena Holdings 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.
Astena Holdings Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as
Astena Holdings Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20.8 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.20% mean?
Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.20% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Astena Holdings Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.69. Over the past decade, Astena Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.26 to 20.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Astena Holdings Co ranks #193 out of 566 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Astena Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Astena Holdings Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.20% is near median its 10-year median of 9.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 20.02. The Conglomerates industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.66. Astena Holdings Co's value of 10.20% is 53.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astena Holdings Co ranks #193 out of 566 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astena Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astena Holdings Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Astena Holdings Co ranks #193 out of 566 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Astena Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.66. Astena Holdings Co's value of 10.20% is 53.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Astena Holdings Co's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.26 to 20.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.69 vs. the industry median of 6.66, Astena Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 6.66, based on 566 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. Astena Holdings Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.20% is 53.2% 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 Astena Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astena Holdings Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astena Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF) has a current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.20%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.51, compared to a current price of $2.25 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.69 and 53.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.66. Astena Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.20% as of May. 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 Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astena Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.25 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.51.
Key valuation signals for IWKCF:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.20% (near median its 10-year median of 9.69)
GF Value™: $2.51 vs. price of $2.25 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% above the Conglomerates median (#193 of 566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IWKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astena Holdings Co Ltd formerly Iwaki & Co Ltd is engaged in sale of pharmaceuticals, quasi-medicines, veterinary drugs, and medical equipment. It is also engaged in the sale of raw materials for medicines and cosmetics, health foods, chemicals and synthetic resins.
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