Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 25.25% (As of Jun. 2026) — 78% Above Median

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NSE:TNPL Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd NSE:TNPL
72 GF Score
Price ₹140.88
GF Value ₹169.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers NSE:TNPL -0.24% 72 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.25% as of Jun. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 14.20. GuruFocus rates NSE:TNPL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹169.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 287 Forest Products companies, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks better than 78.05% on this metric.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹10,181 Mil. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,578 Mil. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.25%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:TNPL' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11   Med: 14.2   Max: 65.55
Current: 10.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers was 65.55%. The lowest was 2.11%. And the median was 14.20%.

NSE:TNPL's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
78.05% of 287 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.93 vs NSE:TNPL: 10.08

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) %. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers  (NSE:TNPL) 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.


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 14.79 5.85 24.63 10.01 25.25

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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.


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Paperss Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=2437.6/24329.31594
=10.02 %

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers'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 ₹2,578 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.25% mean?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.25% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 14.20. Over the past decade, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.11 to 65.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #63 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.25% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 14.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 65.55. The Forest Products industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.93. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 25.25% is 542.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #63 out of 287 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers ranks #63 out of 287 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.93. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' value of 25.25% is 542.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.11 to 65.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.20 vs. the industry median of 3.93, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers 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 Forest Products company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Forest Products companies is 3.93, based on 287 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. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 25.25% is 542.5% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.25%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 14.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹169.97, compared to a current price of ₹140.88 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.25%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 14.20 and 542.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 3.93. Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 25.25% 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 Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers (NSE:TNPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹140.88 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹169.97. GuruFocus considers Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:TNPL:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 25.25% (78% above median its 10-year median of 14.20)
  • GF Value™: ₹169.97 vs. price of ₹140.88 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 542.5% above the Forest Products median (#63 of 287)

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


Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Business Description

Other Exchanges 531426:India
Address 67, Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai, TN, IND, 600 032
Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd is engaged in the business of printing and writing paper. It operates in two segments Paper & Paper Board and Energy. Paper & Paper Board is involved in the Manufacturing and selling of Paper and Paper boards, and the Energy involved in the Generation of Power through TGs and Windmills for captive consumption and for export of power. Its products include Paper, Packaging Board, Cement, and Marketing Network.
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