SOTDF (Stroeer SE KGaA) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.00% (As of Mar. 2026) — 109% Above Median

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SOTDF Stroeer SE & Co KGaA SOTDF
71 GF Score
Price $40.50
GF Value $71.79
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Stroeer SE KGaA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Stroeer SE KGaA SOTDF -3.23% 71 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 5.26. GuruFocus rates SOTDF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 71/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $71.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Media - Diversified companies, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks better than 69.88% on this metric.

Stroeer SE KGaA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,154 Mil. Stroeer SE KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $309 Mil. Stroeer SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.00%.

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

SOTDF' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3   Med: 5.26   Max: 12.79
Current: 9.91

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Stroeer SE KGaA was 12.79%. The lowest was 1.30%. And the median was 5.26%.

SOTDF's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
69.88% of 1006 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3 vs SOTDF: 9.91

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) %. Stroeer SE KGaA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.66%. 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.


Stroeer SE KGaA  (OTCPK:SOTDF) 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.


Stroeer SE KGaA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Stroeer SE KGaA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stroeer SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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* 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.

Stroeer SE KGaA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Stroeer SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Stroeer SE KGaA Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 7.84 8.05 9.61 7.54 11.00

SOTDF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Stroeer SE KGaA'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.


Stroeer SE KGaA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Stroeer SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stroeer SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Stroeer SE KGaA 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.

Stroeer SE KGaAs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=316.337/4115.89224
=7.69 %

Stroeer SE KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $309 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.00% mean?
Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.00% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Stroeer SE KGaA and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 5.26. Over the past decade, Stroeer SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.30 to 12.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #303 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Stroeer SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Stroeer SE KGaA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.00% is 109% above median its 10-year median of 5.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 12.79. The Media - Diversified industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.00. Stroeer SE KGaA's value of 11.00% is 266.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #303 out of 1006 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stroeer SE KGaA has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stroeer SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Stroeer SE KGaA ranks #303 out of 1006 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Stroeer SE KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.00. Stroeer SE KGaA's value of 11.00% is 266.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Stroeer SE KGaA's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.30 to 12.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.26 vs. the industry median of 3.00, Stroeer SE KGaA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.00, based on 1,006 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. Stroeer SE KGaA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.00% is 266.7% 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 Stroeer SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stroeer SE KGaA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.00%, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 5.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stroeer SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.79, compared to a current price of $40.50 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.00%, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 5.26 and 266.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.00. Stroeer SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.00% as of Mar. 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 Stroeer SE KGaA (SOTDF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stroeer SE KGaA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $40.50 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.79. GuruFocus considers Stroeer SE KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SOTDF:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.00% (109% above median its 10-year median of 5.26)
  • GF Value™: $71.79 vs. price of $40.50 (43.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 266.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#303 of 1006)

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


Stroeer SE KGaA Business Description

Address Stroer-Allee 1, Cologne, NW, DEU, 50999
Stroeer SE & Co KGaA is a Germany-based holding company focused on promotional media services outside of the home. It operates in three main business segments, Out of Home (OOH) Media which generates key revenue, Digital & Dialog Media, and DaaS & E-commerce. The OOH Media segment encompasses the Group's entire OOH advertising business, comprising the Classic OOH, Digital OOH, and OOH services product groups. Digital & Dialog Media segment provides solutions for online advertising in the context of proprietary and third-party content. The scalable products marketed on this basis range from branding and storytelling to performance, native advertising, and social media. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Germany.
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