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United U-Li BhdXKLS:7133 83 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 36.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 15.16. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7133 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,803 Construction companies, United U-Li Bhd ranks better than 94.56% on this metric.
United U-Li Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM159.4 Mil.
United U-Li Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM57.6 Mil. United U-Li Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for United U-Li Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7133'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.06 Med: 15.16 Max: 51.68
Current: 37.17
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of United U-Li Bhd was 51.68%. The lowest was -2.06%. And the median was 15.16%.
XKLS:7133's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 94.56% of 1803
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.4
vs XKLS:7133: 37.17
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) %. United U-Li Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.75%. 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.
United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) 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.
United U-Li Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
United U-Li Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United U-Li Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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United U-Li Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, United U-Li 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.
United U-Li Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, United U-Li Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United U-Li Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
United U-Li 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.
United U-Li Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
United U-Li 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 RM57.6 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 36.10% mean?
United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 36.10% 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 United U-Li Bhd and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 15.16. According to the industry distribution chart, United U-Li Bhd ranks #98 out of 1803 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is United U-Li Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
United U-Li Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 36.10% is 138% above median its 10-year median of 15.16. The Construction industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.40. United U-Li Bhd's value of 36.10% is 464.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United U-Li Bhd ranks #98 out of 1803 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United U-Li Bhd has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United U-Li Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, United U-Li Bhd ranks #98 out of 1803 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places United U-Li Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.40. United U-Li Bhd's value of 36.10% is 464.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.16 vs. the industry median of 6.40, United U-Li 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 Construction company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 6.40, based on 1,803 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. United U-Li Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 36.10% is 464.1% 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 United U-Li Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United U-Li Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 36.10%, which is 138% above median its own 10-year median of 15.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United U-Li Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.67, compared to a current price of RM1.36 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 36.10%, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 15.16 and 464.1% above the Construction industry median of 6.40. United U-Li Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 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 United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 36.10% 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 United U-Li Bhd (XKLS:7133) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United U-Li Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.36 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.67.
GuruFocus considers United U-Li Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7133:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 36.10% (138% above median its 10-year median of 15.16)
GF Value™: RM1.67 vs. price of RM1.36 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 464.1% above the Construction median (#98 of 1803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7133 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United U-Li Corp Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it manufactures and distributes steel cable support systems, cable management systems, integrated ceiling systems, fluorescent light fittings, and LED products. The Group's reportable operating segments are: Investment Holding, Cable Support Systems, and Electrical Lighting and Fittings. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Cable Support Systems business, offering products like cable trays, cable ladders, cable trunking, wire baskets, floor trunkings, etc. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from its business in Malaysia and the rest from overseas markets.
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