Vitrox Bhd (XKLS:0097) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.93% (As of Jun. 2026) — 23% Below Median

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XKLS:0097 Vitrox Corp Bhd XKLS:0097
86 GF Score
Price RM9.35
GF Value RM7.60
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vitrox Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Vitrox Bhd XKLS:0097 -0.95% 86 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.93% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0097 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of RM7.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,029 Semiconductors companies, Vitrox Bhd ranks better than 50.34% on this metric.

Vitrox Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM14,400 Mil. Vitrox Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM278 Mil. Vitrox Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.93%.

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

XKLS:0097' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35   Med: 2.52   Max: 7.81
Current: 1.6

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Vitrox Bhd was 7.81%. The lowest was 1.35%. And the median was 2.52%.

XKLS:0097's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
50.34% of 1029 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.62 vs XKLS:0097: 1.60

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) %. Vitrox Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -0.33%. 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.


Vitrox Bhd  (XKLS:0097) 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.


Vitrox Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Vitrox Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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* 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.

Vitrox Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Vitrox Bhd 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 1.95 3.01 2.22 1.46 2.51

Vitrox Bhd 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 1.94 2.20 2.51 2.83 1.93

XKLS:0097 vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Vitrox 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.


Vitrox Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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Vitrox 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=181.174/7215.21724
=2.51 %

Vitrox Bhd'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 RM278 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.93% mean?
Vitrox Bhd (XKLS:0097) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.93% 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 Vitrox Bhd and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Vitrox Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.35 to 7.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitrox Bhd ranks #511 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Vitrox Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Vitrox Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.93% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 7.81. The Semiconductors industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62. Vitrox Bhd's value of 1.93% is 19.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitrox Bhd ranks #511 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vitrox Bhd has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitrox Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Vitrox Bhd ranks #511 out of 1029 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Vitrox Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62. Vitrox Bhd's value of 1.93% is 19.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vitrox Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.35 to 7.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 1.62, Vitrox 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Semiconductors companies is 1.62, based on 1,029 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. Vitrox Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.93% is 19.1% 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 Vitrox Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitrox Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.93%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitrox Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitrox Bhd (XKLS:0097) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM7.60, compared to a current price of RM9.35 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.93%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 19.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.62. Vitrox Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 Vitrox Bhd (XKLS:0097), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.93% 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 Vitrox Bhd (XKLS:0097) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitrox Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM9.35 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM7.60. GuruFocus considers Vitrox Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0097:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.93% (23% below median its 10-year median of 2.52)
  • GF Value™: RM7.60 vs. price of RM9.35 (23% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 19.1% above the Semiconductors median (#511 of 1029)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vitrox Bhd Business Description

Address 746, Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3, Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Bandar Cassia, PNG, MYS, 14110
Vitrox Corp Bhd is principally engaged in the design, development, and production of automated vision inspection systems, digital automated vision inspection equipment, and modules, as well as printed circuit board assemblies for microprocessor applications. The company is geographically divided into segments such as China, Mexico, Malaysia, the USA, Taiwan, and others. It derives maximum revenue from China.
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