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Gun Ei Chemical Industry CoTSE:4229 -0.73%74 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 16.69. GuruFocus rates TSE:4229 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,202.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,641 Chemicals companies, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks better than 88.79% on this metric.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,088 Mil.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,930 Mil. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4229'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.51 Med: 16.69 Max: 38.07
Current: 16
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co was 38.07%. The lowest was 8.51%. And the median was 16.69%.
TSE:4229's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 88.79% of 1641
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 4.34
vs TSE:4229: 16.00
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) %. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.20%. 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.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) 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.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co'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 円2,930 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.24% mean?
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.24% 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 16.69. Over the past decade, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.51 to 38.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #184 out of 1641 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.24% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 16.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.51 to a high of 38.07. The Chemicals industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.34. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's value of 11.24% is 159% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #184 out of 1641 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #184 out of 1641 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.34. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's value of 11.24% is 159% above this benchmark. Historically, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 8.51 to 38.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.69 vs. the industry median of 4.34, Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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 Chemicals company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 4.34, based on 1,641 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. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.24% is 159% 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.24%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 16.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,202.84, compared to a current price of 円4,090.00 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.24%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 16.69 and 159% above the Chemicals industry median of 4.34. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.24% 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,090.00 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,202.84.
GuruFocus considers Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4229:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.24% (33% below median its 10-year median of 16.69)
GF Value™: 円3,202.84 vs. price of 円4,090.00 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159% above the Chemicals median (#184 of 1641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a chemical manufacturer. The company operates in two business segments. The Chemical segment manufactures and sells industrial phenol resin, urea-melamine-based adhesives, casting binders, spherical resin, plasticizers, formalin, Bisphenol F, resin and hardener for molding processes, high-function fiber, and resin-coated sand. The Real Estate Utilization segment is involved the real estate leasing business.
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