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Orion Energy SystemsOESX 58 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates OESX with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,101 Industrial Products companies, Orion Energy Systems ranks worse than 71.59% on this metric.
Orion Energy Systems's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $48.96 Mil.
Orion Energy Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.79 Mil. Orion Energy Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orion Energy Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
OESX'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -116.32 Med: -20.15 Max: 16.65
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Orion Energy Systems was 16.65%. The lowest was -116.32%. And the median was -20.15%.
OESX's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 71.59% of 3101
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs OESX: 0.72
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) %. Orion Energy Systems'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.
Orion Energy Systems (NAS:OESX) 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.
Orion Energy Systems Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Orion Energy Systems Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orion Energy Systems'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.
Orion Energy Systems Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Orion Energy Systems'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.
Orion Energy Systems Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Orion Energy Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orion Energy Systems's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Orion Energy Systems 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.
Orion Energy Systemss Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Orion Energy Systems'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 $0.79 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.62% mean?
Orion Energy Systems (OESX) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.62% 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 Orion Energy Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #2220 out of 3101 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Orion Energy Systems' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Orion Energy Systems' current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62%. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.46. Orion Energy Systems' value of 1.62% is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #2220 out of 3101 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orion Energy Systems has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orion Energy Systems' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CBAT and PPSI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Orion Energy Systems ranks #2220 out of 3101 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Orion Energy Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.46. Orion Energy Systems' value of 1.62% is 53.2% below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 3.46, based on 3,101 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. Orion Energy Systems's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.62% is 53.2% below 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 Orion Energy Systems and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orion Energy Systems's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orion Energy Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion Energy Systems (OESX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.83, compared to a current price of $26.54 — trading 200.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62% and 53.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.46. Orion Energy Systems' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Orion Energy Systems (OESX), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62% 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 Orion Energy Systems (OESX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orion Energy Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.54 is trading 200.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.83.
GuruFocus considers Orion Energy Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OESX:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.62%
GF Value™: $8.83 vs. price of $26.54 (200.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% below the Industrial Products median (#2220 of 3101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OESX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orion Energy Systems Inc provide light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, wireless Internet of Things (IoT) enabled control solutions, commercial and industrial electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions and lighting and electrical maintenance services. It help its customers achieve their sustainability, energy savings and carbon footprint reduction goals through technology and exceptional service. It sell its products and services into many vertical markets within the broader commercial and industrial market segment. Primary verticals include box retail, manufacturing, warehousing/logistics, federal and municipal government, healthcare and schools. It has three segments Lighting, Maintenance, and EV segment. It generates majority of revenue from Lighting segment.
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