APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 44.05% (As of Mar. 2026) — 77% Above Median

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XKLS:5015 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd XKLS:5015
68 GF Score
Price RM2.80
GF Value RM2.90
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

APM Automotive Holdings Bhd XKLS:5015 -0.36% 68 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 24.88. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5015 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,336 Vehicles & Parts companies, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks better than 97.68% on this metric.

APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM308 Mil. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM136 Mil. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.05%.

The historical rank and industry rank for APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5015' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25   Med: 24.88   Max: 71.62
Current: 51.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of APM Automotive Holdings Bhd was 71.62%. The lowest was 2.25%. And the median was 24.88%.

XKLS:5015's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
97.68% of 1336 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 5.985 vs XKLS:5015: 51.28

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) %. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 33.36%. 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.


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5015) 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.

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % based on Don Yacktman's definition is a better measure of the expected rate of return for a stock.


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 40.00 34.60 51.02 60.98 44.05

XKLS:5015 vs ORLY, AZO: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, APM Automotive Holdings 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.


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


XKLS:5015
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APM Automotive Holdings 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.

APM Automotive Holdings Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=154.164/252.93644
=60.95 %

APM Automotive Holdings 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 RM136 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 44.05% mean?
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 44.05% 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 24.88. Over the past decade, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.25 to 71.62. According to the industry distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #31 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 44.05% is 77% above median its 10-year median of 24.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 71.62. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.99. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's value of 44.05% is 636% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #31 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd ranks #31 out of 1336 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places APM Automotive Holdings Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.99. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's value of 44.05% is 636% above this benchmark. Historically, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.25 to 71.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.88 vs. the industry median of 5.99, APM Automotive Holdings 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.99, based on 1,336 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. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 44.05% is 636% 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.05%, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 24.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APM Automotive Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.90, compared to a current price of RM2.80 — trading 3.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.05%, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 24.88 and 636% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.99. APM Automotive Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 44.05% 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 APM Automotive Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5015) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, APM Automotive Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.80 is trading 3.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.90. GuruFocus considers APM Automotive Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5015:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 44.05% (77% above median its 10-year median of 24.88)
  • GF Value™: RM2.90 vs. price of RM2.80 (3.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 636% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#31 of 1336)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


APM Automotive Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address Lot 600, Pandamaran Industrial Estate, Locked Bag No 218, Port Klang, SGR, MYS, 42009
APM Automotive Holdings Bhd is an automotive parts manufacturer. Its operating segments are organised into seven divisions namely, Suspension, Interior and Plastics, Electrical and Heat Exchange, Marketing, Nonreportable Segment, Indonesia Operations and All Other segments. Through its divisions, it offers products like leaf springs, coil springs, shock absorbers, auxiliary components, air-conditioner system and components, automotive seats and others. The Marketing Division comprises activities in the distribution of automotive components and parts manufactured by it for the replacement and export markets. The group operates globally and derives the majority of its revenue in Malaysia. Interior and Plastics segment serves as the revenue driver for the group.
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