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Paragon Union BhdXKLS:9407 +6.38%54 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.12% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9407 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of RM4.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,336 Vehicles & Parts companies, Paragon Union Bhd ranks better than 56.96% on this metric.
Paragon Union Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM202.4 Mil.
Paragon Union Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM12.4 Mil. Paragon Union Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paragon Union Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:9407'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.93 Med: -0.68 Max: 22.39
Current: 6.65
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Paragon Union Bhd was 22.39%. The lowest was -14.93%. And the median was -0.68%.
XKLS:9407's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 56.96% of 1336
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 5.73
vs XKLS:9407: 6.65
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) %. Paragon Union Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) 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.
Paragon Union Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Paragon Union Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paragon Union Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Paragon Union Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Paragon Union 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.
Paragon Union Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Paragon Union Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon Union Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Paragon Union 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.
Paragon Union Bhds Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
Paragon Union 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 RM12.4 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.12% mean?
Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.12% 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 Paragon Union Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #575 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43%.
Is Paragon Union Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Paragon Union Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.12%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.73. Paragon Union Bhd's value of 6.12% is 6.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #575 out of 1336 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Paragon Union Bhd has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon Union Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Paragon Union Bhd ranks #575 out of 1336 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Paragon Union Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.73. Paragon Union Bhd's value of 6.12% is 6.8% above this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.73, based on 1,336 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. Paragon Union Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.12% is 6.8% 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 Paragon Union Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon Union Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon Union Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.11, compared to a current price of RM1.50 — trading 63.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.12% and 6.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 5.73. Paragon Union Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.12% 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 Paragon Union Bhd (XKLS:9407) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon Union Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.50 is trading 63.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.11.
GuruFocus considers Paragon Union Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9407:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.12%
GF Value™: RM4.11 vs. price of RM1.50 (63.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#575 of 1336)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon Union Bhd, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing and distribution of commercial carpets, rugs, automotive carpets, and NVH components. It has three reportable business segments: Automotive, Recycling, and Commercial. The Automotive segment covers car carpets and components, while the Commercial segment produces commercial carpets. The Recycling segment includes metal recycling and waste management. The Automotive segment generates the highest revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, and other markets, with the majority of revenue derived from Malaysia.
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