Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 29.41% (As of Jun. 2026) — 402% Above Median

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XKLS:9385 Lay Hong Bhd XKLS:9385
53 GF Score
Price RM0.25
GF Value RM0.32
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Lay Hong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Lay Hong Bhd XKLS:9385 +2.08% 53 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.41% as of Jun. 2026, which is 402% above its 10-year median of 5.86. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9385 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,035 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lay Hong Bhd ranks better than 95.43% on this metric.

Lay Hong Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM305 Mil. Lay Hong Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM90 Mil. Lay Hong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.41%.

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

XKLS:9385' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.43   Med: 5.86   Max: 39.3
Current: 28.32

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Lay Hong Bhd was 39.30%. The lowest was -3.43%. And the median was 5.86%.

XKLS:9385's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
95.43% of 2035 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.93 vs XKLS:9385: 28.32

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) %. Lay Hong Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 55.69%. 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.


Lay Hong Bhd  (XKLS:9385) 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.


Lay Hong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Lay Hong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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Lay Hong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Lay Hong Bhd Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Lay Hong 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 32.36 31.45 28.33 29.15 29.41

XKLS:9385 vs ADM, BG, TSN: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Lay Hong 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.


Lay Hong Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lay Hong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

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


XKLS:9385
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Lay Hong 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.

Lay Hong Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=90.65/310.85298
=29.16 %

Lay Hong 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 RM90 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 29.41% mean?
Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 29.41% 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. This is 402% above median its historical median of 5.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #93 out of 2035 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is Lay Hong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Lay Hong Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 29.41% is 402% above median its 10-year median of 5.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.93. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 29.41% is 396% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #93 out of 2035 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lay Hong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lay Hong Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lay Hong Bhd ranks #93 out of 2035 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Lay Hong Bhd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.93. Lay Hong Bhd's value of 29.41% is 396% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.86 vs. the industry median of 5.93, Lay Hong 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.93, based on 2,035 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. Lay Hong Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 29.41% is 396% 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 Lay Hong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lay Hong Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.41%, which is 402% above median its own 10-year median of 5.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lay Hong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.32, compared to a current price of RM0.25 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.41%, which is 402% above median its 10-year median of 5.86 and 396% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.93. Lay Hong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 29.41% 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 Lay Hong Bhd (XKLS:9385) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lay Hong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.25 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.32. GuruFocus considers Lay Hong Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9385:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 29.41% (402% above median its 10-year median of 5.86)
  • GF Value™: RM0.32 vs. price of RM0.25 (23.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 396% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#93 of 2035)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9385 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lay Hong Bhd Business Description

Address Jalan Empayar, Off Persiaran, No. 2 Level 10-12, Wisma Lay Hong, Sultan Ibrahim / KU1, Klang, SGR, MYS, 41150
Lay Hong Bhd is engaged in integrated livestock farming and Investment holding. The Company's three core businesses are Integrated livestock farming, Food manufacturing, and Retail business. It generates maximum revenue from the Integrated livestock farming segment that includes layer and broiler operations.
53GF Score

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