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The historical rank and industry rank for Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
WSOUF'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69 Med: 7.2 Max: 19.52
Current: 10.38
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co was 19.52%. The lowest was 1.69%. And the median was 7.20%.
WSOUF's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 72.9% of 775
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 2.87
vs WSOUF: 10.38
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) %. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (OTCPK:WSOUF) 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 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Washington H Soul Pattinson and 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and 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.
For company reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus only calculate annual data for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) and apply the annual figure to corresponding quarter.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.00% mean?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 0.00% as of Jan. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.69 to 19.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #210 out of 775 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 19.52. Based on the distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #210 out of 775 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #210 out of 775 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.87. Historically, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.69 to 19.52 over the past decade. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Capital Markets companies is 2.87, based on 775 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.29, compared to a current price of $30.95 — trading 19.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00%. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 0.00% as of Jan. 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.95 is trading 19.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.29.
GuruFocus considers Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WSOUF:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $38.29 vs. price of $30.95 (19.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Business Description
Soul Patts, is a value-oriented investment house that invests in both public and private markets. As an investor, Soul Patts allocates capital with a view toward taking a long-term position in its investments and on a passive basis. Long-term holdings in the group's largest investments, TPG Telecom, and New Hope Corporation, contribute about one-fourth of the group's approximately AUD 14.5 billion investment's net asset value.
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