Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -16.08% (As of Jun. 2026)

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ROCO:8450 Pili International Multimedia Co Ltd ROCO:8450
57 GF Score
Price NT$14.15
GF Value NT$21.27
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Pili International Multimedia Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Pili International Multimedia Co ROCO:8450 57 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.08% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8450 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Media - Diversified companies, Pili International Multimedia Co ranks worse than 86.15% on this metric.

Pili International Multimedia Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$927.2 Mil. Pili International Multimedia Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-149.0 Mil. Pili International Multimedia Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -16.08%.

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

ROCO:8450' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.41   Med: -9.44   Max: 9.44
Current: -16.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Pili International Multimedia Co was 9.44%. The lowest was -60.41%. And the median was -9.44%.

ROCO:8450's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
86.15% of 1011 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.94 vs ROCO:8450: -16.97

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) %. Pili International Multimedia Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -19.14%. 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.


Pili International Multimedia Co  (ROCO:8450) 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.


Pili International Multimedia Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Pili International Multimedia Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Pili International Multimedia Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Pili International Multimedia Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.73 -8.10 -14.97 -4.31 -25.63

Pili International Multimedia Co 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 -15.31 -15.87 -25.63 -20.14 -16.08

ROCO:8450 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Pili International Multimedia Co'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.


Pili International Multimedia Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Pili International Multimedia Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pili International Multimedia Co 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.

Pili International Multimedia Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=-264.839/1033.3345
=-25.63 %

Pili International Multimedia Co'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$-149.0 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -16.08% mean?
Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -16.08% 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 Pili International Multimedia Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pili International Multimedia Co ranks #871 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Pili International Multimedia Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Pili International Multimedia Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.08%. Based on the distribution chart, Pili International Multimedia Co ranks #871 out of 1011 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pili International Multimedia Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pili International Multimedia Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Pili International Multimedia Co ranks #871 out of 1011 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Pili International Multimedia Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.94. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.94, based on 1,011 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. 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 Pili International Multimedia Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pili International Multimedia Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pili International Multimedia Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.27, compared to a current price of NT$14.15 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.08%. Pili International Multimedia Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -16.08% 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 Pili International Multimedia Co (ROCO:8450) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pili International Multimedia Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$14.15 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.27. GuruFocus considers Pili International Multimedia Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:8450:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -16.08%
  • GF Value™: NT$21.27 vs. price of NT$14.15 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pili International Multimedia Co Business Description

Address No. 95, Section 1, Xintai 5th Road, 32nd Floor, Xizhi District, New Taipei, TWN, 115
Pili International Multimedia Co Ltd is a maker of a popular puppet shows called Pili in Taiwan. It is engaged in production and distribution of DVDs, film production of 3D movies, satellite television station, sound track production and distribution, publications and posters among others.
57GF Score

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