Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.80% (As of Jun. 2026) — 62% Below Median

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TSE:4356 Applied Technology Co Ltd TSE:4356
82 GF Score
Price 円1,612.00
GF Value 円1,603.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Applied Technology Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Applied Technology Co TSE:4356 -1.47% 82 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 9.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:4356 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,603.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,910 Software companies, Applied Technology Co ranks better than 65.88% on this metric.

Applied Technology Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円8,080 Mil. Applied Technology Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円1,001 Mil. Applied Technology Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.80%.

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

TSE:4356' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -169.19   Med: 9.93   Max: 151.67
Current: 6

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Applied Technology Co was 151.67%. The lowest was -169.19%. And the median was 9.93%.

TSE:4356's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
65.88% of 2910 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.93 vs TSE:4356: 6.00

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) %. Applied Technology Co'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.


Applied Technology Co  (TSE:4356) 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.


Applied Technology Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Applied Technology Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Applied Technology Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Applied Technology Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Applied Technology Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 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 11.55 12.63 7.76 12.27 3.80

TSE:4356 vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Applied Technology 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.


Applied Technology Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

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

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


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Applied Technology 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=1199.884/9779.599
=12.27 %

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 3.80% mean?
Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.80% 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 Applied Technology Co and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 9.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Technology Co ranks #993 out of 2910 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Applied Technology Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Applied Technology Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.80% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.93. The Software industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.93. Applied Technology Co's value of 3.80% is 96.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Technology Co ranks #993 out of 2910 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Technology Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Applied Technology Co ranks #993 out of 2910 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Applied Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.93. Applied Technology Co's value of 3.80% is 96.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.93 vs. the industry median of 1.93, Applied Technology 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 Software company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Software companies is 1.93, based on 2,910 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. Applied Technology Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.80% is 96.9% 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 Applied Technology Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Technology Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.80%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 9.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,603.33, compared to a current price of 円1,612.00 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.80%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 9.93 and 96.9% above the Software industry median of 1.93. Applied Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.80% 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 Applied Technology Co (TSE:4356) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,612.00 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,603.33. GuruFocus considers Applied Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4356:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.80% (62% below median its 10-year median of 9.93)
  • GF Value™: 円1,603.33 vs. price of 円1,612.00 (0.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 96.9% above the Software median (#993 of 2910)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4356 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Applied Technology Co Business Description

Address Osaka Nakazakinishi 2-4-12 Umeda Center Building, Kita-ku, Osaka, JPN, 530-0015
Applied Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the development of various automatic design system based on CAD, development of structural analysis, disaster prevention, environmental evaluation simulation, and providing GIS and asset management solutions.
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