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Vera BradleyVRA -1.80%63 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.03% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates VRA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,069 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Vera Bradley ranks worse than 93.17% on this metric.
Vera Bradley's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $169.6 Mil.
Vera Bradley's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-18.7 Mil. Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -11.03%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
VRA'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -34.29 Med: 3.58 Max: 17.47
Current: -12.79
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Vera Bradley was 17.47%. The lowest was -34.29%. And the median was 3.58%.
VRA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 93.17% of 1069
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.21
vs VRA: -12.79
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) %. Vera Bradley's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Vera Bradley (NAS:VRA) 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.
Vera Bradley Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Vera Bradley Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Vera Bradley'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.
Vera Bradley Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Vera Bradley 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.
Vera Bradleys Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Vera Bradley's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-18.7 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -11.03% mean?
Vera Bradley (VRA) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -11.03% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Vera Bradley and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #996 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 93.2%.
Is Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Vera Bradley's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.03%. Based on the distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #996 out of 1069 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vera Bradley has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vera Bradley's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AREB and FMFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Vera Bradley ranks #996 out of 1069 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Vera Bradley in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.21. 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 5.21, based on 1,069 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 Vera Bradley and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vera Bradley's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.03%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vera Bradley stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley (VRA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.87, compared to a current price of $3.29 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.03%. Vera Bradley's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Vera Bradley (VRA), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -11.03% as of Apr. 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 Vera Bradley (VRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vera Bradley stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.29 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.87.
GuruFocus considers Vera Bradley to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VRA:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -11.03%
GF Value™: $3.87 vs. price of $3.29 (15% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vera Bradley Inc designs women's handbags, luggage, and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. Each category comprises a substantial component of total sales, with the bags category comprising the majority of the company's sales are made directly to customers through Vera Bradley's retail stores and e-commerce sites. The company also has a substantial wholesale business selling to specialty retail and department stores. Almost all company sales are in the United States. Vera Bradley uses third-party manufacturers in Asia to produce its products, and the company distributes the products through its distribution center in Indiana. The Company has three reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect.
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