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Iris BhdXKLS:0010 -2.22%41 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -8.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0010 with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,084 Industrial Products companies, Iris Bhd ranks better than 86.51% on this metric.
Iris Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-24.2 Mil.
Iris Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.0 Mil. Iris Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -8.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iris Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0010'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.79 Med: 3.75 Max: 63.57
Current: 15.77
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Iris Bhd was 63.57%. The lowest was -70.79%. And the median was 3.75%.
XKLS:0010's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 86.51% of 3084
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.535
vs XKLS:0010: 15.77
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) %. Iris Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) 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.
Iris Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Iris Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iris Bhd'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.
Iris Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Iris Bhd'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.
Iris Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Iris Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iris Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Iris Bhd 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.
Iris Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Iris Bhd'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 RM2.0 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -8.20% mean?
Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of -8.20% 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 Iris Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iris Bhd ranks #416 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Iris Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Iris Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -8.20%. Based on the distribution chart, Iris Bhd ranks #416 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iris Bhd has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iris Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Iris Bhd ranks #416 out of 3084 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Iris Bhd in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.54. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 3.54, based on 3,084 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 Iris Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iris Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -8.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iris Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.17, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -8.20%. Iris Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is -8.20% 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 Iris Bhd (XKLS:0010) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iris Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.17.
GuruFocus considers Iris Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0010:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: -8.20%
GF Value™: RM0.17 vs. price of RM0.22 (29.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0010 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iris Corp Bhd is engaged in operations of segments such as the Trusted Identification, and Sustainable Development division. It generates maximum revenue from the Trusted identification division segment. The trusted identification division segment includes e-passports, e-identification cards, banking cards, transportation, and other related Trusted Identification devices, equipment, and services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Africa and also has a presence in Malaysia, Asia Pacific, Oceania, and North America.
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