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Starzen CoTSE:8043 -0.59%71 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 9.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:8043 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,081.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,026 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Starzen Co ranks better than 70.24% on this metric.
Starzen Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円114,455 Mil.
Starzen Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円12,554 Mil. Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8043'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.19 Med: 9.02 Max: 16.4
Current: 9.8
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Starzen Co was 16.40%. The lowest was 4.19%. And the median was 9.02%.
TSE:8043's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 70.24% of 2026
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.975
vs TSE:8043: 9.80
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) %. Starzen Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.51%. 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.
Starzen Co (TSE:8043) 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.
Starzen Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Starzen Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
Starzen Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
TSE:8043 vs KHC, GIS: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Starzen 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.
Starzen Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Starzen 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.
Starzen Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Starzen 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12,554 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.96% mean?
Starzen Co (TSE:8043) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.96% 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 Starzen Co and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 9.02. Over the past decade, Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.19 to 16.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #603 out of 2026 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Starzen Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.96% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 9.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.19 to a high of 16.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.98. Starzen Co's value of 10.96% is 83.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #603 out of 2026 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starzen Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starzen Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Starzen Co ranks #603 out of 2026 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Starzen Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.98. Starzen Co's value of 10.96% is 83.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Starzen Co's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 4.19 to 16.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.02 vs. the industry median of 5.98, Starzen 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.98, based on 2,026 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. Starzen Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.96% is 83.4% 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 Starzen Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starzen Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.96%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 9.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starzen Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starzen Co (TSE:8043) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,081.08, compared to a current price of 円1,520.00 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.96%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 9.02 and 83.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.98. Starzen Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Starzen Co (TSE:8043), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.96% 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 Starzen Co (TSE:8043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starzen Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,520.00 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,081.08.
GuruFocus considers Starzen Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8043:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.96% (22% above median its 10-year median of 9.02)
GF Value™: 円1,081.08 vs. price of 円1,520.00 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#603 of 2026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starzen Co Ltd is a food processing company based in Japan that offers meat and meat products. It is also involved in pig and cattle farming and fattening. The company offers ham bacon, sausages, and processed meat which are sold to supermarkets, meat specialty stores, department stores, family restaurants, fast food chains, convenience stores, co-ops, food processing companies, meat wholesale traders, and others.
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