Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -1.51% (As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:4989 Lee Chang Yung Technology Corp TPE:4989
55 GF Score
Price NT$64.70
GF Value NT$23.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Lee Chang Yung Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Lee Chang Yung Technology TPE:4989 55 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.51% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:4989 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$23.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,672 Metals & Mining companies, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks better than 68.68% on this metric.

Lee Chang Yung Technology's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$12,563 Mil. Lee Chang Yung Technology's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-190 Mil. Lee Chang Yung Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -1.51%.

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

TPE:4989' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.18   Med: 2.4   Max: 158.92
Current: -1.62

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Lee Chang Yung Technology was 158.92%. The lowest was -81.18%. And the median was 2.40%.

TPE:4989's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
68.68% of 2672 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -6.38 vs TPE:4989: -1.62

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) %. Lee Chang Yung Technology's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00%. 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.


Lee Chang Yung Technology  (TPE:4989) 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.


Lee Chang Yung Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Lee Chang Yung Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lee Chang Yung Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Lee Chang Yung Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Lee Chang Yung Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.32 9.51 -5.32 -13.35 -6.29

Lee Chang Yung Technology 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 -30.67 -15.87 -6.29 -3.76 -1.51

TPE:4989 vs SCCO, FCX: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Lee Chang Yung Technology'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.


Lee Chang Yung Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee Chang Yung Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lee Chang Yung Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


TPE:4989
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Lee Chang Yung Technology 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.

Lee Chang Yung Technologys Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=-470.012/7468.135928185
=-6.29 %

Lee Chang Yung Technology'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$-190 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -1.51% mean?
Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -1.51% 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks #837 out of 2672 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Lee Chang Yung Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lee Chang Yung Technology's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.51%. Based on the distribution chart, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks #837 out of 2672 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lee Chang Yung Technology has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee Chang Yung Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lee Chang Yung Technology ranks #837 out of 2672 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Lee Chang Yung Technology in the upper half of its industry. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology and its competitors. Lee Chang Yung Technology's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee Chang Yung Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$23.65, compared to a current price of NT$64.70 — trading 173.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.51%. Lee Chang Yung Technology's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -1.51% 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 Lee Chang Yung Technology (TPE:4989) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee Chang Yung Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$64.70 is trading 173.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$23.65. GuruFocus considers Lee Chang Yung Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:4989:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -1.51%
  • GF Value™: NT$23.65 vs. price of NT$64.70 (173.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4989 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lee Chang Yung Technology Business Description

Address Bade Road, 5th Floor, No. 83, Section 4, Songshan District, Taipei City, TWN
Lee Chang Yung Technology Corp produces, manufactures, and sells electrolytic copper foil, an upstream material for printed circuit boards. The Group currently sells a single product, copper foil.
55GF Score

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NT$64.70
Price
NT$23.65
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