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Lapine CoTSE:8143 35 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -12.47% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8143 with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of 円189.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,071 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Lapine Co ranks worse than 92.16% on this metric.
Lapine Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,804 Mil.
Lapine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-138 Mil. Lapine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -12.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lapine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8143'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -225.2 Med: -24.2 Max: 62.88
Current: -8.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Lapine Co was 62.88%. The lowest was -225.20%. And the median was -24.20%.
TSE:8143's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 92.16% of 1071
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.65
vs TSE:8143: -8.79
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) %. Lapine Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Lapine Co (TSE:8143) 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.
Lapine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Lapine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lapine 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.
Lapine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Lapine 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.
Lapine Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lapine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lapine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Lapine 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.
Lapine Cos Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
Lapine Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-138 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -12.47% mean?
Lapine Co (TSE:8143) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -12.47% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Lapine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #987 out of 1071 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Lapine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lapine Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -12.47%. Based on the distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #987 out of 1071 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lapine Co has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lapine Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Lapine Co ranks #987 out of 1071 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Lapine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.65. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.65, based on 1,071 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. 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 Lapine Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lapine Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -12.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lapine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co (TSE:8143) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円189.25, compared to a current price of 円142.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -12.47%. Lapine Co's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Lapine Co (TSE:8143), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -12.47% as of Feb. 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 Lapine Co (TSE:8143) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lapine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円142.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円189.25.
GuruFocus considers Lapine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8143:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -12.47%
GF Value™: 円189.25 vs. price of 円142.00 (25% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8143 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lapine Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, manufacture, and sale of women's clothing and fashion accessories in Japan. It offers jackets, pants, blouses, cuts, dresses, sweaters, and skirts.
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