IFCA MSC Bhd (XKLS:0023) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.98% (As of Mar. 2026) — 157% Above Median

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XKLS:0023 IFCA MSC Bhd XKLS:0023
53 GF Score
Price RM0.22
GF Value RM0.34
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is IFCA MSC Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

IFCA MSC Bhd XKLS:0023 53 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0023 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,915 Software companies, IFCA MSC Bhd ranks better than 83.02% on this metric.

IFCA MSC Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM43.33 Mil. IFCA MSC Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM8.22 Mil. IFCA MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.98%.

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

XKLS:0023' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.62   Med: 7.38   Max: 33.85
Current: 12.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of IFCA MSC Bhd was 33.85%. The lowest was -3.62%. And the median was 7.38%.

XKLS:0023's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
83.02% of 2915 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs XKLS:0023: 12.06

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) %. IFCA MSC Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.30%. 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.


IFCA MSC Bhd  (XKLS:0023) 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.


IFCA MSC Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


IFCA MSC Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IFCA MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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IFCA MSC Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

IFCA MSC Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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IFCA MSC Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 12.66 19.72 10.81 11.95 18.98

XKLS:0023 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, IFCA MSC 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.


IFCA MSC Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, IFCA MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IFCA MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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IFCA MSC 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.

IFCA MSC Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=9.128/76.40032
=11.95 %

IFCA MSC 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 RM8.22 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% mean?
IFCA MSC Bhd (XKLS:0023) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% 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 IFCA MSC Bhd and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, IFCA MSC Bhd ranks #495 out of 2915 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is IFCA MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
IFCA MSC Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% is 157% above median its 10-year median of 7.38. The Software industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.15. IFCA MSC Bhd's value of 18.98% is 782.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IFCA MSC Bhd ranks #495 out of 2915 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IFCA MSC Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IFCA MSC Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IFCA MSC Bhd ranks #495 out of 2915 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places IFCA MSC Bhd in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.15. IFCA MSC Bhd's value of 18.98% is 782.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 2.15, IFCA MSC Bhd 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 2.15, based on 2,915 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. IFCA MSC Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% is 782.8% 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 IFCA MSC Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IFCA MSC Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98%, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IFCA MSC Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFCA MSC Bhd (XKLS:0023) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.34, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 35.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98%, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 782.8% above the Software industry median of 2.15. IFCA MSC Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 IFCA MSC Bhd (XKLS:0023), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98% 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 IFCA MSC Bhd (XKLS:0023) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IFCA MSC Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 35.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.34. GuruFocus considers IFCA MSC Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0023:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.98% (157% above median its 10-year median of 7.38)
  • GF Value™: RM0.34 vs. price of RM0.22 (35.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 782.8% above the Software median (#495 of 2915)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0023 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


IFCA MSC Bhd Business Description

Address Wisma IFCA, No 19, Jalan PJU 1/42A, Dataran Prima, Petaling Jaya, SGR, MYS, 47301
IFCA MSC Bhd is engaged in the research and development of enterprise-wide business solutions. The company provides business software solutions for the property industry. These properties cover shopping malls, chain stores, residential, industrials, commercials, resorts, hotels, and recreational sports clubs. It operates through two geographical segments namely Malaysia and Foreign. The Malaysia segment includes turnkey e-business applications. Its Foreign business segment focuses on research and development center for all customized projects for overseas market.
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