STM (STMicroelectronics NV) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.53% (As of Mar. 2026) — 73% Below Median

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Price $66.17
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What is STMicroelectronics NV Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

STMicroelectronics NV STM +1.13% 72 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 5.65. GuruFocus rates STM with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.89 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,024 Semiconductors companies, STMicroelectronics NV ranks worse than 58.3% on this metric.

STMicroelectronics NV's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $29,323 Mil. STMicroelectronics NV's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $435 Mil. STMicroelectronics NV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.53%.

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

STM' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61   Med: 5.65   Max: 15.41
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of STMicroelectronics NV was 15.41%. The lowest was 0.61%. And the median was 5.65%.

STM's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
58.3% of 1024 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.255 vs STM: 0.76

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) %. STMicroelectronics NV's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -0.66%. 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.


STMicroelectronics NV  (NYSE:STM) 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.


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STMicroelectronics NV Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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STMicroelectronics NV Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

STMicroelectronics NV Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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STMicroelectronics NV Quarterly Data
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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 8.54 3.86 3.47 2.15 1.53

STM vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, STMicroelectronics NV'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.


STMicroelectronics NV Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, STMicroelectronics NV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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STMicroelectronics NV 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=455/20883.64192
=2.18 %

STMicroelectronics NV'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 $435 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.53% mean?
STMicroelectronics NV (STM) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.53% 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 STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 5.65. Over the past decade, STMicroelectronics NV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.61 to 15.41. According to the industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #597 out of 1024 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is STMicroelectronics NV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
STMicroelectronics NV's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.53% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 15.41. The Semiconductors industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.26. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.53% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #597 out of 1024 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, STMicroelectronics NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STMicroelectronics NV's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, STMicroelectronics NV ranks #597 out of 1024 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places STMicroelectronics NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.26. STMicroelectronics NV's value of 1.53% is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, STMicroelectronics NV's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.61 to 15.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.65 vs. the industry median of 1.26, STMicroelectronics NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Semiconductors companies is 1.26, based on 1,024 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. STMicroelectronics NV's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.53% is 21.9% 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 STMicroelectronics NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STMicroelectronics NV's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.53%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 5.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STMicroelectronics NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV (STM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.89, compared to a current price of $66.17 — trading 114.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.53%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 5.65 and 21.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.26. STMicroelectronics NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.53% 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 STMicroelectronics NV (STM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STMicroelectronics NV stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $66.17 is trading 114.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.89. GuruFocus considers STMicroelectronics NV to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STM:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.53% (73% below median its 10-year median of 5.65)
  • GF Value™: $30.89 vs. price of $66.17 (114.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.9% above the Semiconductors median (#597 of 1024)

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


STMicroelectronics NV Business Description

Address 39, Chemin du Champ des Filles, Plan-Les-Ouates, Geneva, CHE, 1228
A merger between Italian firm SGS Microelettronica and the nonmilitary business of Thomson Semiconducteurs in France formed STMicroelectronics in 1987. STMicroelectronics is a leader in a variety of semiconductor products, including analog chips, discrete power semiconductors, microcontrollers, and sensors. It is an especially prominent chip supplier to the industrial and automotive industries.
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