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Vodafone IdeaNSE:IDEA -0.64%44 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.04% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IDEA with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹6.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Idea ranks better than 90.08% on this metric.
Vodafone Idea's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹1,566,640 Mil.
Vodafone Idea's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹581,341 Mil. Vodafone Idea's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 37.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Idea's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:IDEA'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -465.26 Med: -3.33 Max: 42.51
Current: 17.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Vodafone Idea was 42.51%. The lowest was -465.26%. And the median was -3.33%.
NSE:IDEA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 90.08% of 373
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.88
vs NSE:IDEA: 17.22
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) %. Vodafone Idea's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) 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.
Vodafone Idea Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Vodafone Idea Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vodafone Idea's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Vodafone Idea Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Idea's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Idea's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Vodafone Idea 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.
Vodafone Ideas Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Vodafone Idea's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₹581,341 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 37.04% mean?
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 37.04% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Vodafone Idea and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #37 out of 373 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Vodafone Idea's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Vodafone Idea's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.04%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.88. Vodafone Idea's value of 37.04% is 529.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #37 out of 373 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Idea has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Idea's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #37 out of 373 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Vodafone Idea in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.88. Vodafone Idea's value of 37.04% is 529.9% above this benchmark. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.88, based on 373 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. Vodafone Idea's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 37.04% is 529.9% 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 Vodafone Idea and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Idea's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Idea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹6.23, compared to a current price of ₹13.94 — trading 123.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.04% and 529.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.88. Vodafone Idea's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 37.04% as of Jun. 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹13.94 is trading 123.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹6.23.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Idea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IDEA:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 37.04%
GF Value™: ₹6.23 vs. price of ₹13.94 (123.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 529.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#37 of 373)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IDEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Idea Ltd is a telecommunications company that provides mobile services and operates under one segment namely Mobility services. Mobility services generates revenue from mobile services and constitutes the majority of overall company revenue. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber networks and mobile towers. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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