Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.57% (As of Jun. 2026) — 53% Above Median

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ROCO:3232 Sentronic International Corp ROCO:3232
70 GF Score
Price NT$19.65
GF Value NT$16.63
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Sentronic International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Sentronic International ROCO:3232 -0.25% 70 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.57% as of Jun. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.99. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3232 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$16.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,498 Hardware companies, Sentronic International ranks better than 65.45% on this metric.

Sentronic International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,003.3 Mil. Sentronic International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$45.9 Mil. Sentronic International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.57%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sentronic International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:3232' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.1   Med: 2.99   Max: 12.06
Current: 5.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Sentronic International was 12.06%. The lowest was -13.10%. And the median was 2.99%.

ROCO:3232's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
65.45% of 2498 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.675 vs ROCO:3232: 5.38

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) %. Sentronic International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -10.59%. 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.


Sentronic International  (ROCO:3232) 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.


Sentronic International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Sentronic International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sentronic International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Sentronic International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Sentronic International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Sentronic International 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 0.69 2.63 2.65 2.40 4.57

ROCO:3232 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Sentronic International'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.


Sentronic International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sentronic International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sentronic International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Sentronic International 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.

Sentronic Internationals Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=26.318/991.855
=2.65 %

Sentronic International'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 NT$45.9 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.57% mean?
Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.57% 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 Sentronic International and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #863 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Sentronic International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sentronic International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.57% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.99. The Hardware industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.68. Sentronic International's value of 4.57% is 70.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #863 out of 2498 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sentronic International has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sentronic International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sentronic International ranks #863 out of 2498 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Sentronic International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.68. Sentronic International's value of 4.57% is 70.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.99 vs. the industry median of 2.68, Sentronic International 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 Hardware company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 2.68, based on 2,498 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. Sentronic International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.57% is 70.8% 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 Sentronic International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sentronic International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.57%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sentronic International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.63, compared to a current price of NT$19.65 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.57%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.99 and 70.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.68. Sentronic International's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.57% 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 Sentronic International (ROCO:3232) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sentronic International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$19.65 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.63. GuruFocus considers Sentronic International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:3232:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.57% (53% above median its 10-year median of 2.99)
  • GF Value™: NT$16.63 vs. price of NT$19.65 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 70.8% above the Hardware median (#863 of 2498)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sentronic International Business Description

Address No. 93, Xintai 5th Road, 25th Floor, Section 1, Xizhi District, Taipei, TWN
Sentronic International Corp is a Taiwan-based company that engages in the distribution of electronic parts and components. It provides semiconductor components, LCD displays, pick-up heads, LEDs, mini motors, and discrete components.
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