Planet (TSE:2391) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Jul. 2026)

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TSE:2391 Planet Inc TSE:2391
66 GF Score
Price 円1,170.00
GF Value 円1,243.40
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Planet Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Planet TSE:2391 -0.26% 66 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:2391 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,243.40 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,908 Software companies, Planet ranks better than 83.46% on this metric.

Planet's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 円 Mil. Planet's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was 円594 Mil. Planet's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was %.

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

TSE:2391' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.38   Med: 9.63   Max: 14.08
Current: 11.97

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Planet was 14.08%. The lowest was 5.38%. And the median was 9.63%.

TSE:2391's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
83.46% of 2908 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.955 vs TSE:2391: 11.97

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) %. Planet's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was -1.02%. 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.


Planet  (TSE:2391) 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.


Planet Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Planet Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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* 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.

Planet Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Planet Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25 Jul26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.17 11.08 11.29 10.98 -

Planet Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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 10.98 11.80 11.85 11.33 -

TSE:2391 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Planet'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.


Planet Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

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

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


TSE:2391
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Planet 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.

Planets Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2026 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=593.94/
= %

Planet's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円594 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Planet (TSE:2391) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Jul. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Planet and its competitors. Over the past decade, Planet's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.38 to 14.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet ranks #481 out of 2908 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Planet's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Planet's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.38 to a high of 14.08. Based on the distribution chart, Planet ranks #481 out of 2908 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Planet has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Planet ranks #481 out of 2908 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Planet in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.96. Historically, Planet's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.38 to 14.08 over the past decade. 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 Software company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 1.96, based on 2,908 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. 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 Planet and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet (TSE:2391) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,243.40, compared to a current price of 円1,170.00 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Planet's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Planet (TSE:2391), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Jul. 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 Planet (TSE:2391) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円1,170.00 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,243.40. GuruFocus considers Planet to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:2391:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: 円1,243.40 vs. price of 円1,170.00 (5.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2391 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Planet Business Description

Address Bunka Hoso Media Plus Building, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting, 3rd Floor 1-31 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105 0013
Planet Inc is engaged in the construction, provision and operation of electronic data interchange (EDI) backbone platform. Services offered by the company include EDI (data exchange), Product database and Buyers' Net. EDI (data exchange) includes electronic data exchange with manufacturers, wholesale businesses and material suppliers such as ordering, shipping, billing/payment. Product database is a service that provides merchandise information registered by manufacturers in the distribution industry from the Internet. Buyers' Net is an information provision service on the Internet that efficiently supports information exchange between manufacturers, wholesale businesses and retailers. It provides information such as product information, industry news and company campaigns.
66GF Score

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円1,170.00
Price
円1,243.40
GF Value