Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.98% (As of May. 2026) — 24% Above Median

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XKLS:5125 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd XKLS:5125
56 GF Score
Price RM0.66
GF Value RM0.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd XKLS:5125 +0.76% 56 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98% as of May. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 15.27. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5125 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 631 Steel companies, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks better than 88.59% on this metric.

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM533.7 Mil. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM101.2 Mil. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 18.98%.

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

XKLS:5125' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.65   Med: 15.27   Max: 25.81
Current: 18.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Pantech Group Holdings Bhd was 25.81%. The lowest was 6.65%. And the median was 15.27%.

XKLS:5125's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
88.59% of 631 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.68 vs XKLS:5125: 18.25

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) %. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.38%. 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.


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5125) 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.


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Pantech Group Holdings 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.

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.66 24.81 19.27 15.24 17.45

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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 20.96 19.42 22.62 17.45 18.98

XKLS:5125 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Pantech Group 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.


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Pantech Group 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.

Pantech Group Holdings Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=97.083/555.84624
=17.47 %

Pantech Group Holdings 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 RM101.2 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% mean?
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 15.27. Over the past decade, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.65 to 25.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #72 out of 631 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 15.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.65 to a high of 25.81. The Steel industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.68. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's value of 18.98% is 234.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #72 out of 631 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd ranks #72 out of 631 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Pantech Group Holdings Bhd in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.68. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's value of 18.98% is 234.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 6.65 to 25.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.27 vs. the industry median of 5.68, Pantech Group 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 Steel company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Steel companies is 5.68, based on 631 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. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 18.98% is 234.2% 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 15.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pantech Group Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.72, compared to a current price of RM0.66 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 15.27 and 234.2% above the Steel industry median of 5.68. Pantech Group Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 18.98% 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 Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5125) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pantech Group Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.66 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.72. GuruFocus considers Pantech Group Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5125:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 18.98% (24% above median its 10-year median of 15.27)
  • GF Value™: RM0.72 vs. price of RM0.66 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 234.2% above the Steel median (#72 of 631)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5125 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pantech Group Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address PTD 204334, Jalan Platinum Utama, Kawasan Perindustrian Pasir Gudang, Zone 12B, Pasir Gudang, JHR, MYS, 81700
Pantech Group Holdings Bhd is engaged in investment holding and the provision of management services. The company has three operating segments: Trading, Manufacturing, and Investment holding. The company derives maximum of its revenues from the Manufacturing segment. The Trading segment is engaged in trading, supplying, and stocking high-pressure seamless and specialized steel pipes, fittings, flanges, valves, and other related products. The Manufacturing segment is engaged in the manufacturing and supply of butt-welded carbon steel fittings, stainless steel, and alloy pipes, fittings, and related products, as well as milling, machining, and welding of tube and pipe fitting. The Investment holding segment is engaged in investment holding, property investment, and management services.
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