Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.31% (As of Jan. 2026) — 60% Above Median

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MAL:SFC Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC MAL:SFC
95 GF Score
Price €6.00
GF Value €6.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Simonds Farsons Cisk Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Simonds Farsons Cisk MAL:SFC 95 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.31% as of Jan. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates MAL:SFC with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks better than 62.44% on this metric.

Simonds Farsons Cisk's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was €202.8 Mil. Simonds Farsons Cisk's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was €16.8 Mil. Simonds Farsons Cisk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 8.31%.

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

MAL:SFC' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76   Med: 5.18   Max: 8.61
Current: 7.16

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Simonds Farsons Cisk was 8.61%. The lowest was 1.76%. And the median was 5.18%.

MAL:SFC's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
62.44% of 213 companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 5.25 vs MAL:SFC: 7.16

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) %. Simonds Farsons Cisk's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 14.19%. 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.


Simonds Farsons Cisk  (MAL:SFC) 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.


Simonds Farsons Cisk Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Simonds Farsons Cisk Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Simonds Farsons Cisk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Simonds Farsons Cisk Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Simonds Farsons Cisk Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.06 6.02 5.60 6.16 8.31

Simonds Farsons Cisk Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 5.60 0.00 6.16 0.00 8.31

MAL:SFC vs STZ, TAP: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Simonds Farsons Cisk'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.


Simonds Farsons Cisk Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Simonds Farsons Cisk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Simonds Farsons Cisk 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.

Simonds Farsons Cisks Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=16.848/202.832
=8.31 %

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 8.31% mean?
Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.31% as of Jan. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.18. Over the past decade, Simonds Farsons Cisk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.76 to 8.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #80 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.31% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 8.61. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 8.31% is 58.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #80 out of 213 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Simonds Farsons Cisk has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Simonds Farsons Cisk's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Simonds Farsons Cisk ranks #80 out of 213 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Simonds Farsons Cisk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25. Simonds Farsons Cisk's value of 8.31% is 58.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Simonds Farsons Cisk's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.76 to 8.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 5.25, Simonds Farsons Cisk 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 5.25, based on 213 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. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.31% is 58.3% 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Simonds Farsons Cisk's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.31%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Simonds Farsons Cisk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.26, compared to a current price of €6.00 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.31%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 58.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 5.25. Simonds Farsons Cisk's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.31% as of Jan. 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 Simonds Farsons Cisk (MAL:SFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Simonds Farsons Cisk stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €6.00 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.26. GuruFocus considers Simonds Farsons Cisk to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MAL:SFC:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.31% (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.18)
  • GF Value™: €6.26 vs. price of €6.00 (4.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#80 of 213)

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


Simonds Farsons Cisk Business Description

Address The Brewery, Mdina Road, Zone 2, Central Business District, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Simonds Farsons Cisk PLC is actively engaged in the brewing, production and distribution of a diverse portfolio of branded beers and beverages. The Group also undertakes the importation, wholesale and retail distribution of beverage products, including an extensive range of wines and spirits. The company operates in sole segment. The company's brands are Cisk Lager, Cisk Excel, Cisk 0.0, Cisk Pilsner, Cisk Premium, Blue Label Amber Ale, Double Red Ale, Green Hop IPA Hoppy Ale, PALE ALE, Hopleaf Pale Ale, Lacto Milk Stout's , Red Mill Brewing Co,Kinnie, Kinnie Zero, Kinnie Zest, Kinnie Spritz, Kinnie Rumba, San Michel Table Water, San Michel Fruitwaves, Soltoro, Farsons Shandy, Elan Sparkling Water, and Aquadot lable Water.
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