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IX KnowledgeTSE:9753 +2.17%88 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 33.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:9753 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,235.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,909 Software companies, IX Knowledge ranks better than 96.77% on this metric.
IX Knowledge's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,201 Mil.
IX Knowledge's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,343 Mil. IX Knowledge's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IX Knowledge's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9753'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -436.7 Med: 33.07 Max: 4063.06
Current: 36.63
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of IX Knowledge was 4063.06%. The lowest was -436.70%. And the median was 33.07%.
TSE:9753's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 96.77% of 2909
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 1.99
vs TSE:9753: 36.63
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) %. IX Knowledge's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.79%. 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.
IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) 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.
IX Knowledge Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
IX Knowledge Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IX Knowledge'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.
IX Knowledge Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IX Knowledge'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.
IX Knowledge Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IX Knowledge's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IX Knowledge's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
IX Knowledge 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.
IX Knowledges Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
IX Knowledge'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2,343 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 45.87% mean?
IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 45.87% 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 IX Knowledge and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 33.07. According to the industry distribution chart, IX Knowledge ranks #94 out of 2909 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is IX Knowledge's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
IX Knowledge's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 45.87% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 33.07. The Software industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.99. IX Knowledge's value of 45.87% is 2205% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IX Knowledge ranks #94 out of 2909 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IX Knowledge has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IX Knowledge's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IX Knowledge ranks #94 out of 2909 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places IX Knowledge in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.99. IX Knowledge's value of 45.87% is 2205% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.07 vs. the industry median of 1.99, IX Knowledge 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 1.99, based on 2,909 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. IX Knowledge's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 45.87% is 2205% 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 IX Knowledge and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IX Knowledge's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.87%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 33.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IX Knowledge stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,235.69, compared to a current price of 円1,411.00 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.87%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 33.07 and 2205% above the Software industry median of 1.99. IX Knowledge's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IX Knowledge (TSE:9753), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 45.87% 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 IX Knowledge (TSE:9753) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IX Knowledge stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,411.00 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,235.69.
GuruFocus considers IX Knowledge to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9753:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 45.87% (39% above median its 10-year median of 33.07)
GF Value™: 円1,235.69 vs. price of 円1,411.00 (14.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2205% above the Software median (#94 of 2909)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9753 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IX Knowledge Inc is engaged in consulting service, system construction, and outsourcing service. The other service offered by the company include system verification, system management, system development, total quality solutions, cloud based services, consulting, and others.
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