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Astino BhdXKLS:7162 56 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.09% as of Apr. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 20.48. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7162 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Building Materials companies, Astino Bhd ranks better than 97.84% on this metric.
Astino Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM183.9 Mil.
Astino Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was RM64.6 Mil. Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 35.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:7162'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.12 Med: 20.48 Max: 40.72
Current: 36.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Astino Bhd was 40.72%. The lowest was 11.12%. And the median was 20.48%.
XKLS:7162's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 97.84% of 417
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.34
vs XKLS:7162: 36.36
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) %. Astino Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.66%. 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.
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) 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.
Astino Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Astino Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * 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.
Astino Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Building Materials subindustry, Astino 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.
Astino Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Astino 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.
Astino Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
Astino Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM64.6 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 35.09% mean?
Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 35.09% as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Astino Bhd and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 20.48. Over the past decade, Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 11.12 to 40.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #9 out of 417 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Astino Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 35.09% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 20.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.12 to a high of 40.72. The Building Materials industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.34. Astino Bhd's value of 35.09% is 557.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #9 out of 417 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astino Bhd has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astino Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Astino Bhd ranks #9 out of 417 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Astino Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.34. Astino Bhd's value of 35.09% is 557.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Astino Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 11.12 to 40.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.48 vs. the industry median of 5.34, Astino 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 Building Materials company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Building Materials companies is 5.34, based on 417 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. Astino Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 35.09% is 557.1% 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 Astino Bhd and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astino Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.09%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 20.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astino Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.58, compared to a current price of RM0.50 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.09%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 20.48 and 557.1% above the Building Materials industry median of 5.34. Astino Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 35.09% as of Apr. 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 Astino Bhd (XKLS:7162) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astino Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.50 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.58.
GuruFocus considers Astino Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7162:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 35.09% (71% above median its 10-year median of 20.48)
GF Value™: RM0.58 vs. price of RM0.50 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 557.1% above the Building Materials median (#9 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7162 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astino Bhd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of metal building materials and other steel products. Its main product is metal roofing, c-purlin, small c-purlin, truss and batten, piping, scaffolding, slitting and leveling coil, etc. The group operates principally in Malaysia and generates revenue from Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Others.
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