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Cekd BhdXKLS:0238 60 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32% as of May. 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 11.42. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0238 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.52 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,101 Industrial Products companies, Cekd Bhd ranks better than 94.52% on this metric.
Cekd Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM47.01 Mil.
Cekd Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM10.03 Mil. Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 21.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0238'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 11.42 Max: 36.33
Current: 20.92
During the past 8 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Cekd Bhd was 36.33%. The lowest was 0.85%. And the median was 11.42%.
XKLS:0238's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 94.52% of 3101
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.46
vs XKLS:0238: 20.92
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) %. Cekd Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.00%. 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.
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) 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.
Cekd Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Cekd Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Cekd 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.
Cekd Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
Cekd 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 RM10.03 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% mean?
Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% 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 Cekd Bhd and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 11.42. Over the past decade, Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.85 to 36.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #170 out of 3101 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Cekd Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% is 87% above median its 10-year median of 11.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 36.33. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.46. Cekd Bhd's value of 21.32% is 516.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #170 out of 3101 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cekd Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cekd Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Cekd Bhd ranks #170 out of 3101 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Cekd Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.46. Cekd Bhd's value of 21.32% is 516.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Cekd Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.85 to 36.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.42 vs. the industry median of 3.46, Cekd 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 3.46, based on 3,101 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. Cekd Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 21.32% is 516.2% 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 Cekd Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cekd Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32%, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 11.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cekd Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.52, compared to a current price of RM0.30 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32%, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 11.42 and 516.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.46. Cekd Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 21.32% 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 Cekd Bhd (XKLS:0238) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cekd Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.30 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.52.
GuruFocus considers Cekd Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0238:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 21.32% (87% above median its 10-year median of 11.42)
GF Value™: RM0.52 vs. price of RM0.30 (42.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 516.2% above the Industrial Products median (#170 of 3101)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0238 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cekd Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing of die cutting moulds and trading of related consumables, tools and accessories. The company has three reportable segments:(i) Manufacturing: Manufacturing of die cutting moulds, (ii) Trading: Trading of related consumables, tools and accessories, and (iii) Investment holding: Holding of investments in shares of subsidiaries. The majority of revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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