Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.72% (As of Jun. 2026) — 39% Below Median

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XKLS:7233 Dufu Technology Corp Bhd XKLS:7233
71 GF Score
Price RM2.92
GF Value RM2.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Dufu Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Dufu Technology Bhd XKLS:7233 +0.69% 71 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.72% as of Jun. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 6.06. GuruFocus rates XKLS:7233 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,084 Industrial Products companies, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks worse than 51.91% on this metric.

Dufu Technology Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM1,265.8 Mil. Dufu Technology Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM47.2 Mil. Dufu Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.72%.

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

XKLS:7233' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99   Med: 6.06   Max: 37.82
Current: 3.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Dufu Technology Bhd was 37.82%. The lowest was 1.99%. And the median was 6.06%.

XKLS:7233's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
51.91% of 3084 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.34 vs XKLS:7233: 3.10

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) %. Dufu Technology Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -17.77%. 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.


Dufu Technology Bhd  (XKLS:7233) 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.


Dufu Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Dufu Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Dufu Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Dufu Technology Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Dufu Technology Bhd Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 4.21 5.61 4.17 5.52 3.72

XKLS:7233 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Dufu Technology 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.


Dufu Technology Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Dufu Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:7233
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Dufu Technology 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=33.093/793.752
=4.17 %

Dufu Technology Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM47.2 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.72% mean?
Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.72% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Dufu Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 6.06. Over the past decade, Dufu Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.99 to 37.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #1601 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Dufu Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Dufu Technology Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.72% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 6.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 37.82. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.34. Dufu Technology Bhd's value of 3.72% is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #1601 out of 3084 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dufu Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dufu Technology Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Dufu Technology Bhd ranks #1601 out of 3084 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Dufu Technology Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.34. Dufu Technology Bhd's value of 3.72% is 11.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dufu Technology Bhd's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 1.99 to 37.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.06 vs. the industry median of 3.34, Dufu Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 3.34, based on 3,084 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. Dufu Technology Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.72% is 11.4% 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 Dufu Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dufu Technology Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.72%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 6.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dufu Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.19, compared to a current price of RM2.92 — trading 33.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.72%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 6.06 and 11.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.34. Dufu Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.72% as of Jun. 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 Dufu Technology Bhd (XKLS:7233) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dufu Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM2.92 is trading 33.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.19. GuruFocus considers Dufu Technology Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:7233:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.72% (39% below median its 10-year median of 6.06)
  • GF Value™: RM2.19 vs. price of RM2.92 (33.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1601 of 3084)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dufu Technology Bhd Business Description

Address 19, Hilir Sungai Keluang 2, Taman Perindustrian Bayan Lepas, Phase IV, Bayan Lepas, PNG, MYS, 11900
Dufu Technology Corp Bhd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial products and the trading of computer disk drives related components. It is involved in the design, development, manufacture, assembly, and trade of die components, and precision machining of vice, computer peripherals, and parts for hard disk drives. The Group's product portfolio consists of precision turning products, precision machining products, metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, tool and die fabrication, and plastic components, among others. It serves the HDD, industrial safety, sensor, telecommunication, computer, and consumer electronics industries. Geographically, the Group generates the majority of its revenue from Thailand and the rest from Malaysia, China, Singapore, and other countries.
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