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Aco Group BhdXKLS:0218 52 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.37% as of May. 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 8.74. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0218 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, Aco Group Bhd ranks better than 88.92% on this metric.
Aco Group Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM53.4 Mil.
Aco Group Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM7.1 Mil. Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 13.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0218'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.59 Med: 8.74 Max: 15.06
Current: 13.81
During the past 10 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Aco Group Bhd was 15.06%. The lowest was 2.59%. And the median was 8.74%.
XKLS:0218's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 88.92% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs XKLS:0218: 13.81
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) %. Aco Group Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -1.79%. 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.
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) 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.
Aco Group Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Aco Group Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Aco Group Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Aco Group 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.
Aco Group Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Aco Group 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.
Aco Group Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
Aco Group Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM7.1 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.37% mean?
Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.37% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 8.74. Over the past decade, Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.59 to 15.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #276 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Aco Group Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.37% is 53% above median its 10-year median of 8.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.59 to a high of 15.06. The Hardware industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.17. Aco Group Bhd's value of 13.37% is 516.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #276 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aco Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aco Group Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aco Group Bhd ranks #276 out of 2492 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Aco Group Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.17. Aco Group Bhd's value of 13.37% is 516.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aco Group Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.59 to 15.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.74 vs. the industry median of 2.17, Aco Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 2.17, based on 2,492 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. Aco Group Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.37% is 516.1% 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 Aco Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aco Group Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.37%, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 8.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aco Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.21, compared to a current price of RM0.16 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.37%, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 8.74 and 516.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.17. Aco Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.37% as of May. 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 Aco Group Bhd (XKLS:0218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aco Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.16 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.21.
GuruFocus considers Aco Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0218:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.37% (53% above median its 10-year median of 8.74)
GF Value™: RM0.21 vs. price of RM0.16 (23.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 516.1% above the Hardware median (#276 of 2492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aco Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is involved in management consultancy activities, distribution of electrical products and accessories, wholesale of household appliances, and trading of electronic, electrical goods, lighting, and lighting accessories. Its product portfolio comprises communication cables and wires, fans and air-conditioners, water heaters, switches and power outlets, and others. The group's reportable operating segments are as follows: Industrial users and Resellers. Maximum revenue is generated from the Industrial users segment, which represents sales of electrical products and accessories to electrical contractors, electrical products manufacturers, and others. Geographically, the group operates mainly in Malaysia.
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