Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.19% (As of Mar. 2026) — 84% Above Median

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XKLS:5102 Guan Chong Bhd XKLS:5102
78 GF Score
Price RM1.24
GF Value RM1.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Guan Chong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Guan Chong Bhd XKLS:5102 -1.59% 78 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 7.17. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5102 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,028 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Chong Bhd ranks better than 71.45% on this metric.

Guan Chong Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4,776 Mil. Guan Chong Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM630 Mil. Guan Chong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.19%.

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

XKLS:5102' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88   Med: 7.17   Max: 14.79
Current: 10.28

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Guan Chong Bhd was 14.79%. The lowest was 0.88%. And the median was 7.17%.

XKLS:5102's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
71.45% of 2028 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.05 vs XKLS:5102: 10.28

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) %. Guan Chong Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.06%. 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.


Guan Chong Bhd  (XKLS:5102) 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.


Guan Chong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Guan Chong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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* 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.

Guan Chong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Guan Chong Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.41 6.11 6.38 -9.14 31.45

Guan Chong 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 9.71 11.33 13.05 31.45 13.19

XKLS:5102 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Guan Chong 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.


Guan Chong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Chong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Guan Chong 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=1616.148/5136.70082
=31.46 %

Guan Chong 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 RM630 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.19% mean?
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.19% 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 7.17. Over the past decade, Guan Chong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.88 to 14.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #579 out of 2028 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Guan Chong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Guan Chong Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.19% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 7.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 14.79. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.05. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 13.19% is 118% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #579 out of 2028 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guan Chong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Chong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #579 out of 2028 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Guan Chong Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.05. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 13.19% is 118% above this benchmark. Historically, Guan Chong Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.88 to 14.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.17 vs. the industry median of 6.05, Guan Chong 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.05, based on 2,028 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. Guan Chong Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.19% is 118% 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Chong Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.19%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 7.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Chong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.71, compared to a current price of RM1.24 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.19%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 7.17 and 118% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.05. Guan Chong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.19% 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM1.24 is trading 27.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.71. GuruFocus considers Guan Chong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5102:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.19% (84% above median its 10-year median of 7.17)
  • GF Value™: RM1.71 vs. price of RM1.24 (27.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 118% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#579 of 2028)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Guan Chong Bhd Business Description

Address PLO 273, Jalan Timah 2, Kawasan Perindustrian, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Guan Chong Bhd is engaged in investment holding, manufacturing, distributing, and trading in Cocoa butter, Cocoa Cake, Cocoa powder, and Cocoa-derived food ingredients. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Germany of which key revenue is derived from Singapore. Its five reportable segments are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Ivory Coast.
78GF Score

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