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Stanley Electric CoSTAEF 89 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 11.90. GuruFocus rates STAEF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.32. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,334 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks better than 79.39% on this metric.
Stanley Electric Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,573 Mil.
Stanley Electric Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $373 Mil. Stanley Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STAEF'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.83 Med: 11.9 Max: 22.32
Current: 12.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Stanley Electric Co was 22.32%. The lowest was 2.83%. And the median was 11.90%.
STAEF's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 79.39% of 1334
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 5.945
vs STAEF: 12.90
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) %. Stanley Electric Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.43%. 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.
Stanley Electric Co (OTCPK:STAEF) 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.
Stanley Electric Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Stanley Electric Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Electric Co'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.
Stanley Electric Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
STAEF vs ORLY, AZO: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Stanley Electric 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.
Stanley Electric Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Stanley Electric Co'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 $373 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.75% mean?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.75% 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 11.90. Over the past decade, Stanley Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.83 to 22.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #275 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.75% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 11.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.83 to a high of 22.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.95. Stanley Electric Co's value of 15.75% is 164.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #275 out of 1334 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #275 out of 1334 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Stanley Electric Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.95. Stanley Electric Co's value of 15.75% is 164.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Electric Co's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.83 to 22.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.90 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Stanley Electric Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.95, based on 1,334 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.75% is 164.9% 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 Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Electric Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.75%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 11.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 15.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.32, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.75%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 11.90 and 164.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.95. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 15.75% 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.32.
Key valuation signals for STAEF:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 15.75% (32% above median its 10-year median of 11.90)
GF Value™: $21.32 vs. price of $20.36 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 164.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#275 of 1334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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