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The MarygoldMGLD -4.18%64 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.03% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MGLD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,634 Asset Management companies, The Marygold ranks worse than 90.15% on this metric.
The Marygold's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.79 Mil.
The Marygold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.95 Mil. The Marygold's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Marygold's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MGLD'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -416.77 Med: 4.08 Max: 309.43
Current: -5.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of The Marygold was 309.43%. The lowest was -416.77%. And the median was 4.08%.
MGLD's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 90.15% of 1634
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0
vs MGLD: -5.25
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) %. The Marygold's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
The Marygold (AMEX:MGLD) 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.
The Marygold Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
The Marygold Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Marygold'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.
The Marygold Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Marygold'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.
The Marygold Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Marygold's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Marygold's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
The Marygold 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.
The Marygolds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
The Marygold's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.95 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5.03% mean?
The Marygold (MGLD) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -5.03% 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 The Marygold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #1473 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is The Marygold's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
The Marygold's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.03%. Based on the distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #1473 out of 1634 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Marygold has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marygold's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to FMY and BENF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #1473 out of 1634 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places The Marygold in the lower half of its industry. 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 Asset Management company?
A good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Asset Management 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 The Marygold and its competitors. The Marygold's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Marygold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold (MGLD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.02, compared to a current price of $1.10 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.03%. The Marygold's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 The Marygold (MGLD), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -5.03% 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 The Marygold (MGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.10 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.02.
GuruFocus considers The Marygold to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MGLD:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -5.03%
GF Value™: $1.02 vs. price of $1.10 (8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Marygold Companies Inc is an international holding company focused on acquiring and growing profitable businesses. Its main segments include U.S. Fund Management through USCF Investments, Food Products via Gourmet Foods and Printstock Products in New Zealand, Beauty Products under the Original Sprout brand, and formerly Security Systems through Brigadier, sold in 2025. The majority of revenue comes from fund management. The company operates in the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with the majority of revenue generated from the USA. Its business approach focuses on strengthening financial services, expanding fintech, and managing a diverse portfolio for growth.
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