Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 77.52% (As of Mar. 2026) — 167% Above Median

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TSE:5458 Takasago Tekko KK TSE:5458
64 GF Score
Price 円1,310.00
GF Value 円917.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Takasago Tekko KK Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Takasago Tekko KK TSE:5458 64 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 29.03. GuruFocus rates TSE:5458 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円917.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Steel companies, Takasago Tekko KK ranks better than 96.84% on this metric.

Takasago Tekko KK's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円744 Mil. Takasago Tekko KK's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円724 Mil. Takasago Tekko KK's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.52%.

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

TSE:5458' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71   Med: 29.03   Max: 205
Current: 46.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Takasago Tekko KK was 205.00%. The lowest was 0.71%. And the median was 29.03%.

TSE:5458's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
96.84% of 633 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.59 vs TSE:5458: 46.58

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) %. Takasago Tekko KK's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.57%. 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.


Takasago Tekko KK  (TSE:5458) 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.


Takasago Tekko KK Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Takasago Tekko KK Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Takasago Tekko KK Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Takasago Tekko KK Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Takasago Tekko KK Quarterly Data
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TSE:5458 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Takasago Tekko KK'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.


Takasago Tekko KK Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Takasago Tekko KK's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Takasago Tekko KK 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.

Takasago Tekko KKs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=575/744.032
=77.28 %

Takasago Tekko KK'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724 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52% mean?
Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52% 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 Takasago Tekko KK and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 29.03. Over the past decade, Takasago Tekko KK's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.71 to 205.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #20 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Takasago Tekko KK's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Takasago Tekko KK's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52% is 167% above median its 10-year median of 29.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 205.00. The Steel industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.59. Takasago Tekko KK's value of 77.52% is 1286.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #20 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Takasago Tekko KK has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Takasago Tekko KK's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Takasago Tekko KK ranks #20 out of 633 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Takasago Tekko KK in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.59. Takasago Tekko KK's value of 77.52% is 1286.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Takasago Tekko KK's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.71 to 205.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.03 vs. the industry median of 5.59, Takasago Tekko KK 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 Steel company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Steel companies is 5.59, based on 633 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. Takasago Tekko KK's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 77.52% is 1286.8% 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 Takasago Tekko KK and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Takasago Tekko KK's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52%, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 29.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Takasago Tekko KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円917.52, compared to a current price of 円1,310.00 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52%, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 29.03 and 1286.8% above the Steel industry median of 5.59. Takasago Tekko KK's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 77.52% 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 Takasago Tekko KK (TSE:5458) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Takasago Tekko KK stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,310.00 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円917.52. GuruFocus considers Takasago Tekko KK to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5458:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 77.52% (167% above median its 10-year median of 29.03)
  • GF Value™: 円917.52 vs. price of 円1,310.00 (42.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1286.8% above the Steel median (#20 of 633)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5458 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Takasago Tekko KK Business Description

Address 1-1-1, Shingashi, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 1750081
Takasago Tekko KK is engaged in the steel production business. The company manufactures and sells a wide range of cold rolled steel sheets and steel strips made from ordinary steel and special steel such as electromagnetic plates and sheets, and embossed stainless steel. In addition, the company also processed products with different characteristics, developed from stainless steel materials.
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