STSGF (STS Group AG) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.64% (As of Dec. 2025) — 145% Above Median

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STSGF STS Group AG STSGF
52 GF Score
Price $3.00
GF Value $9.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is STS Group AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

STS Group AG STSGF 52 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 145% above its 10-year median of 5.97. GuruFocus rates STSGF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,335 Vehicles & Parts companies, STS Group AG ranks better than 84.79% on this metric.

STS Group AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $60.6 Mil. STS Group AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.6 Mil. STS Group AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.64%.

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

STSGF' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.51   Med: 5.97   Max: 100.48
Current: 15.72

During the past 12 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of STS Group AG was 100.48%. The lowest was -16.51%. And the median was 5.97%.

STSGF's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
84.79% of 1335 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 5.89 vs STSGF: 15.72

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) %. STS Group AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 49.84%. 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.


STS Group AG  (OTCPK:STSGF) 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.


STS Group AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


STS Group AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for STS Group AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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STS Group AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

STS Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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STS Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 11.78 0.00 10.67 0.00 14.64

STSGF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, STS Group AG'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.


STS Group AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, STS Group AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where STS Group AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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STS Group AG 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.

STS Group AGs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=6.674/60.606675
=11.01 %

For company reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus only calculate annual data for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) and apply the annual figure to corresponding quarter.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.64% mean?
STS Group AG (STSGF) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.64% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on STS Group AG and its competitors. This is 145% above median its historical median of 5.97. According to the industry distribution chart, STS Group AG ranks #203 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is STS Group AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
STS Group AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.64% is 145% above median its 10-year median of 5.97. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.89. STS Group AG's value of 14.64% is 148.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STS Group AG ranks #203 out of 1335 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, STS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STS Group AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, STS Group AG ranks #203 out of 1335 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places STS Group AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.89. STS Group AG's value of 14.64% is 148.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.97 vs. the industry median of 5.89, STS Group AG 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 5.89, based on 1,335 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. STS Group AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 14.64% is 148.6% 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 STS Group AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STS Group AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.64%, which is 145% above median its own 10-year median of 5.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STS Group AG (STSGF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.09, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 67% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.64%, which is 145% above median its 10-year median of 5.97 and 148.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.89. STS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 STS Group AG (STSGF), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.64% as of Dec. 2025. 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 STS Group AG (STSGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STS Group AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 67% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.09. GuruFocus considers STS Group AG to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STSGF:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 14.64% (145% above median its 10-year median of 5.97)
  • GF Value™: $9.09 vs. price of $3.00 (67% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#203 of 1335)

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


STS Group AG Business Description

Other Exchanges SF3:Germany
Address Kabeler Strasse 4, Hagen, NW, DEU, 58099
STS Group AG is a systems supplier to the automotive industry globally. It produces and develops plastic injection moulded parts and components made from composite materials (Sheet Moulding Compound SMC), such as rigid and flexible vehicle and aerodynamic trim, complete interior systems, as well as lightweight and battery components for electric vehicles. STS's customer portfolio includes various international manufacturers of commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles. The Group's operating business segments are: China, Materials, and Plastics. Maximum revenue is generated from the Plastics segment, which manufactures exterior body parts and interior modules for lorries, commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Geographically, the Group derives maximum revenue from France.
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