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Primeserv GroupJSE:PMV 91 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 172.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 323% above its 10-year median of 40.80. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks better than 99% on this metric.
Primeserv Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R26 Mil.
Primeserv Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R44 Mil. Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 172.41%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMV'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.48 Med: 40.8 Max: 312.5
Current: 239.76
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Primeserv Group was 312.50%. The lowest was 12.48%. And the median was 40.80%.
JSE:PMV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 99% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.805
vs JSE:PMV: 239.76
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) %. Primeserv Group's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.08%. 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.
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) 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.
Primeserv Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Primeserv Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Primeserv Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv 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.
Primeserv Group Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Primeserv 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.
Primeserv Groups Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
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 172.41% mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 172.41% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is 323% above median its historical median of 40.80. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 12.48 to 312.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #11 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Primeserv Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 172.41% is 323% above median its 10-year median of 40.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.48 to a high of 312.50. The Business Services industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.81. Primeserv Group's value of 172.41% is 2433.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #11 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #11 out of 1096 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Primeserv Group in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.81. Primeserv Group's value of 172.41% is 2433.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 12.48 to 312.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.80 vs. the industry median of 6.81, Primeserv 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 a Business Services company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 6.81, based on 1,096 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. Primeserv Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 172.41% is 2433.6% 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Primeserv Group's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 172.41%, which is 323% above median its own 10-year median of 40.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.69, compared to a current price of R2.84 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 172.41%, which is 323% above median its 10-year median of 40.80 and 2433.6% above the Business Services industry median of 6.81. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 172.41% as of Mar. 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.84 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.69.
GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 172.41% (323% above median its 10-year median of 40.80)
GF Value™: R2.69 vs. price of R2.84 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2433.6% above the Business Services median (#11 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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