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AppAsia BhdXKLS:0119 42 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0119 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,916 Software companies, AppAsia Bhd ranks worse than 51.54% on this metric.
AppAsia Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM151.88 Mil.
AppAsia Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM2.57 Mil. AppAsia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AppAsia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0119'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.37 Med: 0.73 Max: 7.48
Current: 1.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of AppAsia Bhd was 7.48%. The lowest was -17.37%. And the median was 0.73%.
XKLS:0119's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 51.54% of 2916
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs XKLS:0119: 1.71
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) %. AppAsia Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.55%. 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.
AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) 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.
AppAsia Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
AppAsia Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AppAsia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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AppAsia Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Software - Application subindustry, AppAsia 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.
AppAsia Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, AppAsia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AppAsia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
AppAsia 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.
AppAsia Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
AppAsia 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 RM2.57 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.69% mean?
AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.69% 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 AppAsia Bhd and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, AppAsia Bhd ranks #1503 out of 2916 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.5%.
Is AppAsia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
AppAsia Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.69% is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.73. The Software industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.08. AppAsia Bhd's value of 1.69% is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AppAsia Bhd ranks #1503 out of 2916 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AppAsia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AppAsia Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, AppAsia Bhd ranks #1503 out of 2916 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places AppAsia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.08. AppAsia Bhd's value of 1.69% is 18.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 2.08, AppAsia Bhd has consistently been below 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 2.08, based on 2,916 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. AppAsia Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 1.69% is 18.8% below 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 AppAsia Bhd and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AppAsia Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.69%, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AppAsia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.10, compared to a current price of RM0.12 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.69%, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 18.8% below the Software industry median of 2.08. AppAsia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.69% 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 AppAsia Bhd (XKLS:0119) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AppAsia Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.12 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.10.
GuruFocus considers AppAsia Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0119:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 1.69% (132% above median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: RM0.10 vs. price of RM0.12 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Software median (#1503 of 2916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0119 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AppAsia Bhd is a digital platform provider specialising in blockchain technologies, advanced mobile applications, and digital content. The company operates in the segments of Financial Services Business, E-Commerce Business, Digital solutions Business, and Investment Holding and Other Businesses. Investment holding includes investment management and provision of management services and other complimentary services; E-Commerce Business segment engages in the provision of online marketplace for e-commerce activities; Digital solutions business engages in the provision of digital platform related solutions and services; and Financial services segment provides financial assistance. Geographically, the group operates in Malaysia and United States, of which key revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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