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for StartupsTSE:7089 +2.76%95 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 8.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:7089 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,534.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,096 Business Services companies, for Startups ranks better than 86.95% on this metric.
for Startups's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,659 Mil.
for Startups's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,268 Mil. for Startups's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for for Startups's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7089'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 8.86 Max: 25.45
Current: 18.87
During the past 8 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of for Startups was 25.45%. The lowest was 1.20%. And the median was 8.86%.
TSE:7089's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 86.95% of 1096
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.835
vs TSE:7089: 18.87
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) %. for Startups's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.00%. 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.
for Startups (TSE:7089) 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.
for Startups Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
for Startups Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for for Startups's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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for Startups Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, for Startups'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.
for Startups Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, for Startups's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where for Startups's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
for Startups 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.
for Startupss Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
for Startups'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1,268 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.74% mean?
for Startups (TSE:7089) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.74% 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 for Startups and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 8.86. Over the past decade, for Startups' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.20 to 25.45. According to the industry distribution chart, for Startups ranks #143 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is for Startups' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
for Startups' current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.74% is 112% above median its 10-year median of 8.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 25.45. The Business Services industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.84. for Startups' value of 18.74% is 174.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, for Startups ranks #143 out of 1096 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, for Startups has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does for Startups' Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, for Startups ranks #143 out of 1096 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places for Startups in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.84. for Startups' value of 18.74% is 174.2% above this benchmark. Historically, for Startups' own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.20 to 25.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.86 vs. the industry median of 6.84, for Startups 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 Business Services company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 6.84, based on 1,096 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. for Startups's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.74% is 174.2% 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 for Startups and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. for Startups's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.74%, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 8.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is for Startups stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, for Startups (TSE:7089) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,534.87, compared to a current price of 円1,379.00 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.74%, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 8.86 and 174.2% above the Business Services industry median of 6.84. for Startups' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 for Startups (TSE:7089), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.74% 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 for Startups (TSE:7089) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, for Startups stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,379.00 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,534.87.
GuruFocus considers for Startups to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7089:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.74% (112% above median its 10-year median of 8.86)
GF Value™: 円1,534.87 vs. price of 円1,379.00 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 174.2% above the Business Services median (#143 of 1096)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7089 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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