Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 9.27% (As of Jun. 2026) — 577% Above Median

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TPE:2413 Universal Microelectronics Co Ltd TPE:2413
58 GF Score
Price NT$53.00
GF Value NT$20.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Universal Microelectronics Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Universal Microelectronics Co TPE:2413 58 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.27% as of Jun. 2026, which is 577% above its 10-year median of 1.37. GuruFocus rates TPE:2413 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,490 Hardware companies, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks better than 77.83% on this metric.

Universal Microelectronics Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$5,834 Mil. Universal Microelectronics Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$541 Mil. Universal Microelectronics Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 9.27%.

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

TPE:2413' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.39   Med: 1.37   Max: 12.83
Current: 8.89

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Universal Microelectronics Co was 12.83%. The lowest was -7.39%. And the median was 1.37%.

TPE:2413's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
77.83% of 2490 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.54 vs TPE:2413: 8.89

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) %. Universal Microelectronics Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %. 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.


Universal Microelectronics Co  (TPE:2413) 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.


Universal Microelectronics Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Universal Microelectronics Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Universal Microelectronics Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Universal Microelectronics Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Universal Microelectronics 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 -7.02 0.12 1.13 1.85 9.27

TPE:2413 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Microelectronics 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.


Universal Microelectronics Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Universal Microelectronics Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


TPE:2413
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Universal Microelectronics 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=66.893/5934.622
=1.13 %

Universal Microelectronics 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$541 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.27% mean?
Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.27% 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 Universal Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is 577% above median its historical median of 1.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #552 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Universal Microelectronics Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Universal Microelectronics Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.27% is 577% above median its 10-year median of 1.37. The Hardware industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.54. Universal Microelectronics Co's value of 9.27% is 265% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #552 out of 2490 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Microelectronics Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Microelectronics Co ranks #552 out of 2490 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Universal Microelectronics Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.54. Universal Microelectronics Co's value of 9.27% is 265% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 2.54, Universal Microelectronics 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 Hardware company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 2.54, based on 2,490 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. Universal Microelectronics Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.27% is 265% 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 Universal Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Microelectronics Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.27%, which is 577% above median its own 10-year median of 1.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.99, compared to a current price of NT$53.00 — trading 152.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.27%, which is 577% above median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 265% above the Hardware industry median of 2.54. Universal Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.27% 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 Universal Microelectronics Co (TPE:2413) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Microelectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$53.00 is trading 152.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.99. GuruFocus considers Universal Microelectronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2413:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 9.27% (577% above median its 10-year median of 1.37)
  • GF Value™: NT$20.99 vs. price of NT$53.00 (152.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 265% above the Hardware median (#552 of 2490)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2413 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Universal Microelectronics Co Business Description

Address No. 3, 27th Road, Taichung Industrial Park, Nantun District, Taichung City, TWN, 408
Universal Microelectronics Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of computer peripherals, connectors, wires, and other parts. Its operating segments include the Magnetic Component & Power Product Department, which is responsible for the production of electronic components and generates maximum revenue; the Information and Communication Product Department, which is responsible for the production of OEM and ODM information and communication products; the Optical Communication Product Office, which is responsible for the production of optical communication equipment products; and Others, which mainly involves the trading of raw materials and acting as a purchasing agent for commodities. It generates maximum revenue from the United States.
58GF Score

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