WWW (Wolverine World Wide) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.75% (As of Jun. 2026) — 133% Above Median

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WWW Wolverine World Wide Inc WWW
71 GF Score
Price $20.32
GF Value $16.67
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Wolverine World Wide Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Wolverine World Wide WWW -2.54% 71 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 3.75. GuruFocus rates WWW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,068 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Wolverine World Wide ranks better than 61.7% on this metric.

Wolverine World Wide's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,963 Mil. Wolverine World Wide's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $172 Mil. Wolverine World Wide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.75%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Wolverine World Wide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

WWW' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.52   Med: 3.75   Max: 9.98
Current: 7.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Wolverine World Wide was 9.98%. The lowest was -19.52%. And the median was 3.75%.

WWW's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
61.7% of 1068 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.305 vs WWW: 7.55

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) %. Wolverine World Wide's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.


Wolverine World Wide  (NYSE:WWW) 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.

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % based on Don Yacktman's definition is a better measure of the expected rate of return for a stock.


Wolverine World Wide Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Wolverine World Wide Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Wolverine World Wide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Wolverine World Wide Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Wolverine World Wide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.52 -9.79 -4.23 4.13 7.55

Wolverine World Wide Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.31 4.79 7.55 8.21 8.75

WWW vs WEYS, RCKY, FWDI: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Wolverine World Wide'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.


Wolverine World Wide Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wolverine World Wide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wolverine World Wide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Wolverine World Wide 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.

Wolverine World Wides Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=154.3/2044.34405
=7.55 %

Wolverine World Wide's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $172 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.75% mean?
Wolverine World Wide (WWW) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.75% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 3.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #409 out of 1068 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Wolverine World Wide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Wolverine World Wide's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.75% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 3.75. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.31. Wolverine World Wide's value of 8.75% is 64.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #409 out of 1068 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wolverine World Wide has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wolverine World Wide's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to WEYS and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Wolverine World Wide ranks #409 out of 1068 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Wolverine World Wide in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.31. Wolverine World Wide's value of 8.75% is 64.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.75 vs. the industry median of 5.31, Wolverine World Wide 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.31, based on 1,068 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. Wolverine World Wide's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 8.75% is 64.9% 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 Wolverine World Wide and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wolverine World Wide's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.75%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 3.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wolverine World Wide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide (WWW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.67, compared to a current price of $20.32 — trading 21.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.75%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 3.75 and 64.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.31. Wolverine World Wide's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Wolverine World Wide (WWW), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.75% as of Jun. 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 Wolverine World Wide (WWW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wolverine World Wide stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $20.32 is trading 21.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.67. GuruFocus considers Wolverine World Wide to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WWW:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 8.75% (133% above median its 10-year median of 3.75)
  • GF Value™: $16.67 vs. price of $20.32 (21.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 64.9% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#409 of 1068)

No single metric tells the full story. See the WWW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Wolverine World Wide Business Description

Other Exchanges WW4:Germany
Address 9341 Courtland Drive North East, Rockford, MI, USA, 49351
Wolverine World Wide Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, licensing, and distributing branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company's segment includes Active Group; and Work Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Active Group segment. Active Group segment consists of Merrell footwear and apparel, Saucony footwear and apparel, Sweaty Betty activewear, and Chaco footwear. Geographically, the company operates in United States; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Asia Pacific; Canada; and Latin America.
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