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JF Technology BhdXKLS:0146 +0.69%70 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0146 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Semiconductors companies, JF Technology Bhd ranks better than 53.31% on this metric.
JF Technology Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM381.70 Mil.
JF Technology Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM10.81 Mil. JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0146'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 1.31 Max: 9.88
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of JF Technology Bhd was 9.88%. The lowest was 0.06%. And the median was 1.31%.
XKLS:0146's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 53.31% of 1026
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.335
vs XKLS:0146: 1.66
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) %. JF Technology Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.89%. 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.
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) 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.
JF Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
JF Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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JF Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, JF Technology 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.
JF Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
JF Technology 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.
JF Technology Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
JF Technology 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 RM10.81 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.83% mean?
JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.83% 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 JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.06 to 9.88. According to the industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #479 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
JF Technology Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.83% is 116% above median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 9.88. The Semiconductors industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.34. JF Technology Bhd's value of 2.83% is 112% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #479 out of 1026 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JF Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JF Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, JF Technology Bhd ranks #479 out of 1026 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts JF Technology Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.34. JF Technology Bhd's value of 2.83% is 112% above this benchmark. Historically, JF Technology Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.06 to 9.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 1.34, JF Technology 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 1.34, based on 1,026 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. JF Technology Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 2.83% is 112% 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 JF Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JF Technology Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.83%, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JF Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.15, compared to a current price of RM0.73 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.83%, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 112% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.34. JF Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.83% 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 JF Technology Bhd (XKLS:0146) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JF Technology Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.73 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.15.
GuruFocus considers JF Technology Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0146:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 2.83% (116% above median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: RM1.15 vs. price of RM0.73 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112% above the Semiconductors median (#479 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0146 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JF Technology Bhd is an investment holding company, which along with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing, packaging, marketing, trading, and distribution of electronic products and components. Its products include integrated circuit test sockets, interconnects, and test solutions and equipment among other products for the semiconductor and electronics assembly markets. Geographically it derives maximum revenue from China and the rest from Malaysia, the United States, Singapore, Philippines, and other regions.
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