Cofle SpA (MIL:CFL) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -16.84% (As of Dec. 2025)

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MIL:CFL Cofle SpA MIL:CFL
42 GF Score
Price €1.89
GF Value €3.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cofle SpA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Cofle SpA MIL:CFL +2.45% 42 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.84% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MIL:CFL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,335 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cofle SpA ranks worse than 95.73% on this metric.

Cofle SpA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €33.19 Mil. Cofle SpA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-5.59 Mil. Cofle SpA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -16.84%.

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

MIL:CFL' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.35   Med: 14.05   Max: 31.68
Current: -22.12

During the past 7 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Cofle SpA was 31.68%. The lowest was -23.35%. And the median was 14.05%.

MIL:CFL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
95.73% of 1335 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 5.89 vs MIL:CFL: -22.12

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) %. Cofle SpA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Cofle SpA  (MIL:CFL) 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.


Cofle SpA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Cofle SpA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cofle SpA'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.

Cofle SpA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Cofle SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 14.31 11.79 16.45 5.13 -16.84

Cofle SpA Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 16.45 0.00 5.13 0.00 -16.84

MIL:CFL vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Cofle SpA'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.


Cofle SpA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cofle SpA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cofle SpA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


MIL:CFL
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Cofle SpA 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.

Cofle SpAs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=-5.586/33.1858
=-16.83 %

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 -16.84% mean?
Cofle SpA (MIL:CFL) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -16.84% 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 Cofle SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cofle SpA ranks #1278 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is Cofle SpA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Cofle SpA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.84%. Based on the distribution chart, Cofle SpA ranks #1278 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cofle SpA has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cofle SpA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cofle SpA ranks #1278 out of 1335 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Cofle SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.89. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.89, based on 1,335 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. 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 Cofle SpA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cofle SpA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cofle SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cofle SpA (MIL:CFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.84, compared to a current price of €1.89 — trading 50.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.84%. Cofle SpA's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Cofle SpA (MIL:CFL), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.84% 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 Cofle SpA (MIL:CFL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cofle SpA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.89 is trading 50.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.84. GuruFocus considers Cofle SpA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MIL:CFL:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -16.84%
  • GF Value™: €3.84 vs. price of €1.89 (50.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Cofle SpA Business Description

Address Via del Ghezzo, 54, Trezzo sullAdda, ITA, 20056
Cofle SpA designs, produces and sells worldwide control cables and remote control systems for the off-road vehicle, automotive, and automotive after-market sectors. It has two divisions: the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) division through which it manufactures a wide range of highly customized products for customers who install the components on the products sold: through its products, the group deals with customers operating in the agricultural sector, earth-moving and commercial vehicles, and the premium automotive sector; and the After Market (AM) division which manufactures Cofle-branded components such as control cables, brake hoses or EPBs with the same quality as the original for the automotive sector.
42GF Score

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