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Asar hfOISE:ASAR -0.81%94 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 7.03. GuruFocus rates OISE:ASAR with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of kr14.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 373 Telecommunication Services companies, Asar hf ranks better than 67.83% on this metric.
Asar hf's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr46,524 Mil.
Asar hf's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr4,045 Mil. Asar hf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asar hf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
OISE:ASAR'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 7.03 Max: 11.13
Current: 8.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Asar hf was 11.13%. The lowest was 1.21%. And the median was 7.03%.
OISE:ASAR's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 67.83% of 373
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.87
vs OISE:ASAR: 8.68
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) %. Asar hf's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.41%. 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.
Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) 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.
Asar hf Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Asar hf Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asar hf'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Asar hf'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.
Asar hf Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Asar hf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asar hf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Asar hf 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.
Asar hfs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Asar hf'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 kr4,045 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.70% mean?
Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.70% 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 Asar hf and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 7.03. Over the past decade, Asar hf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.21 to 11.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #120 out of 373 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Asar hf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Asar hf's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.70% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 11.13. The Telecommunication Services industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.87. Asar hf's value of 8.70% is 48.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #120 out of 373 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asar hf has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asar hf's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #120 out of 373 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Asar hf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.87. Asar hf's value of 8.70% is 48.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Asar hf's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.21 to 11.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.03 vs. the industry median of 5.87, Asar hf 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.87, 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. Asar hf's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.70% is 48.2% 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 Asar hf and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asar hf's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.70%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 7.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asar hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr14.91, compared to a current price of kr12.20 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.70%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.03 and 48.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.87. Asar hf's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Asar hf (OISE:ASAR), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.70% 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 Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asar hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr12.20 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr14.91.
GuruFocus considers Asar hf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:ASAR:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.70% (24% above median its 10-year median of 7.03)
GF Value™: kr14.91 vs. price of kr12.20 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#120 of 373)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:ASAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Siminn hf is an Iceland-based telecommunications company engaged in offering communication services. The operating segments of the company are Mobile, Internet, and Network; TV; Equipment sales; and Others. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Internet and Network segment, which involves revenue from data service, including xDSL service, GPON, Internet, IP net, core network, local loop, and access network. The Mobile segment involves revenue from mobile services in Iceland and abroad, whether traditional GSM service, satellite service, wholesale mobile service, or other mobile services.
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