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PZ Cussons NigeriaNSA:PZ 77 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.08% as of May. 2026, which is 134% above its 10-year median of 9.45. GuruFocus rates NSA:PZ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦47.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,026 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks better than 94.97% on this metric.
PZ Cussons Nigeria's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was ₦354,592 Mil.
PZ Cussons Nigeria's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was ₦78,284 Mil. PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 22.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSA:PZ'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6228.58 Med: 9.45 Max: 12060.05
Current: 27.62
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of PZ Cussons Nigeria was 12060.05%. The lowest was -6228.58%. And the median was 9.45%.
NSA:PZ's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 94.97% of 2026
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.93
vs NSA:PZ: 27.62
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) %. PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
PZ Cussons Nigeria Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons Nigeria'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.
PZ Cussons Nigeria Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
PZ Cussons Nigerias Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
PZ Cussons Nigeria'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 ₦78,284 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.08% mean?
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.08% 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. This is 134% above median its historical median of 9.45. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #102 out of 2026 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.08% is 134% above median its 10-year median of 9.45. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.93. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 22.08% is 272.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #102 out of 2026 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PZ Cussons Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #102 out of 2026 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places PZ Cussons Nigeria in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.93. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 22.08% is 272.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.45 vs. the industry median of 5.93, PZ Cussons Nigeria 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.93, based on 2,026 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. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 22.08% is 272.3% 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.08%, which is 134% above median its own 10-year median of 9.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦47.51, compared to a current price of ₦80.00 — trading 68.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.08%, which is 134% above median its 10-year median of 9.45 and 272.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.93. PZ Cussons Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 22.08% 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦80.00 is trading 68.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦47.51.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:PZ:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 22.08% (134% above median its 10-year median of 9.45)
GF Value™: ₦47.51 vs. price of ₦80.00 (68.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 272.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#102 of 2026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:PZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC manufactures, distributes and sells consumer products and home appliances. The company's operating segment includes Home and Personal Care Products and Durable Electrical Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Home and Personal Care Products segment. Home and Personal Care Products segment includes the production and sale of Morning Fresh, Zip, Canoe, Premier, Excel, Joy, Stella, Venus, Imperial Leather, Cussons Baby, Original Source, Carex, Robb, and others. The Durable Electrical Appliances segment includes the production and sale of Haier Thermocool Refrigerators, Freezers, Televisions, Generators, Air conditioners, Washing Machines and others. Geographically it derives revenue from Nigeria.
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