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Scientex BhdXKLS:4731 -0.27%92 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27% as of Apr. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 8.79. GuruFocus rates XKLS:4731 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Packaging & Containers companies, Scientex Bhd ranks better than 75.42% on this metric.
Scientex Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM8,071 Mil.
Scientex Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM828 Mil. Scientex Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 10.27%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scientex Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:4731'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.36 Med: 8.79 Max: 12.09
Current: 10.44
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Scientex Bhd was 12.09%. The lowest was 6.36%. And the median was 8.79%.
XKLS:4731's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 75.42% of 419
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 6.23
vs XKLS:4731: 10.44
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) %. Scientex Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 15.71%. 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.
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) 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.
Scientex Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Scientex Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Scientex Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scientex Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Scientex 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.
Scientex Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
Scientex Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM828 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.27% mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.27% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 8.79. Over the past decade, Scientex Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.36 to 12.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #103 out of 419 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Scientex Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.27% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 8.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.36 to a high of 12.09. The Packaging & Containers industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.23. Scientex Bhd's value of 10.27% is 64.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #103 out of 419 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Scientex Bhd ranks #103 out of 419 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Scientex Bhd in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.23. Scientex Bhd's value of 10.27% is 64.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Scientex Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.36 to 12.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.79 vs. the industry median of 6.23, Scientex 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Packaging & Containers companies is 6.23, based on 419 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. Scientex Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.27% is 64.8% 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scientex Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 8.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.37, compared to a current price of RM3.69 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 8.79 and 64.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 6.23. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.27% as of Apr. 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.69 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.37.
GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.27% (17% above median its 10-year median of 8.79)
GF Value™: RM4.37 vs. price of RM3.69 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#103 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
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