Top Glove Bhd (XKLS:7113) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.08% (As of May. 2026) — 15% Above Median

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XKLS:7113 Top Glove Corp Bhd XKLS:7113
73 GF Score
Price RM0.67
GF Value RM1.24
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Top Glove Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Top Glove Bhd XKLS:7113 73 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.08% as of May. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.55. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7113 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 848 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Top Glove Bhd ranks better than 70.17% on this metric.

Top Glove Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was RM6,569 Mil. Top Glove Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was RM268 Mil. Top Glove Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 4.08%.

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

XKLS:7113' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.31   Med: 3.55   Max: 60.7
Current: 4.92

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Top Glove Bhd was 60.70%. The lowest was -16.31%. And the median was 3.55%.

XKLS:7113's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
70.17% of 848 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 1.14 vs XKLS:7113: 4.92

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) %. Top Glove 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.


Top Glove Bhd  (XKLS:7113) 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.


Top Glove Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Top Glove Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Top Glove Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Top Glove Bhd Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Top Glove 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 1.81 3.40 4.24 4.11 4.08

XKLS:7113 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Top Glove 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.


Top Glove Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Top Glove Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:7113
73GF Score
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Top Glove 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.

Top Glove Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=170.406/5007.364985
=3.40 %

Top Glove 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 RM268 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.08% mean?
Top Glove Bhd (XKLS:7113) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.08% 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 Top Glove Bhd and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Top Glove Bhd ranks #253 out of 848 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Top Glove Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Top Glove Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.08% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.55. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.14. Top Glove Bhd's value of 4.08% is 257.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Top Glove Bhd ranks #253 out of 848 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Top Glove Bhd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Glove Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Top Glove Bhd ranks #253 out of 848 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Top Glove Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.14. Top Glove Bhd's value of 4.08% is 257.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.55 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Top Glove 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 1.14, based on 848 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. Top Glove Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 4.08% is 257.9% 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 Top Glove Bhd and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Top Glove Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.08%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Glove Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Glove Bhd (XKLS:7113) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.24, compared to a current price of RM0.67 — trading 46.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.08%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.55 and 257.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 1.14. Top Glove Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Top Glove Bhd (XKLS:7113), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 4.08% 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 Top Glove Bhd (XKLS:7113) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Glove Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.67 is trading 46.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.24. GuruFocus considers Top Glove Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7113:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 4.08% (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.55)
  • GF Value™: RM1.24 vs. price of RM0.67 (46.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 257.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#253 of 848)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7113 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Top Glove Bhd Business Description

Address 16, Persiaran Setia Dagang, Top Glove Tower, Level 21, Setia Alam, Seksyen U13, Shah Alam, SGR, MYS, 40170
Top Glove Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of gloves through several product lines to diverse customers in various countries. Some of the different glove options include latex, nitrile, vinyl, PE, Polychloroprene, Polyisoprene, Flexylon, HDPE and surgical. It serves various sectors including healthcare, industrial, and Food and Beverage sectors. The company has four reportable operating segments based on its geographical areas: Malaysia, Thailand, People's Republic of China and Others. The majority of revenue is generated from Malaysia.
73GF Score

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