KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.13% (As of Jun. 2026) — 58% Below Median

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XKLS:9466 KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466
58 GF Score
Price RM1.09
GF Value RM0.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is KKB Engineering Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

KKB Engineering Bhd XKLS:9466 58 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.13% as of Jun. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 14.44. GuruFocus rates XKLS:9466 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,101 Industrial Products companies, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks better than 73.11% on this metric.

KKB Engineering Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM319.1 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was RM19.6 Mil. KKB Engineering Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.13%.

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

XKLS:9466' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.83   Med: 14.44   Max: 31.73
Current: 7.4

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of KKB Engineering Bhd was 31.73%. The lowest was -12.83%. And the median was 14.44%.

XKLS:9466's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
73.11% of 3101 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.48 vs XKLS:9466: 7.40

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) %. KKB Engineering Bhd's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.77%. 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.


KKB Engineering Bhd  (XKLS:9466) 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.


KKB Engineering Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


KKB Engineering Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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

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* 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.

KKB Engineering Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

KKB Engineering Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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KKB Engineering 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 13.85 11.81 7.15 6.03 6.13

XKLS:9466 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, KKB Engineering 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.


KKB Engineering Bhd Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


XKLS:9466
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KKB Engineering 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.

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

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=17.178/240.23462
=7.15 %

KKB Engineering 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 RM19.6 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.13% mean?
KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.13% 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 KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 14.44. According to the industry distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #834 out of 3101 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
KKB Engineering Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.13% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 14.44. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.48. KKB Engineering Bhd's value of 6.13% is 76.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #834 out of 3101 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KKB Engineering Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKB Engineering Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KKB Engineering Bhd ranks #834 out of 3101 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts KKB Engineering Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.48. KKB Engineering Bhd's value of 6.13% is 76.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.44 vs. the industry median of 3.48, KKB Engineering 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 3.48, based on 3,101 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. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.13% is 76.1% 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 KKB Engineering Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KKB Engineering Bhd's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.13%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 14.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKB Engineering Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.64, compared to a current price of RM1.09 — trading 70.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.13%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 14.44 and 76.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.48. KKB Engineering Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.13% 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 KKB Engineering Bhd (XKLS:9466) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKB Engineering Bhd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of RM1.09 is trading 70.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.64. GuruFocus considers KKB Engineering Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:9466:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.13% (58% below median its 10-year median of 14.44)
  • GF Value™: RM0.64 vs. price of RM1.09 (70.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 76.1% above the Industrial Products median (#834 of 3101)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9466 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KKB Engineering Bhd Business Description

Address Bintawa Industrial Estate, Lot 865, Section 66, Jalan Kilang, Kuching, SWK, MYS, 93450
KKB Engineering Bhd is a Malaysia-based company engaged in steel fabrication; civil construction; hot-dip galvanizing; the manufacturing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders; structural steel fabrication for oil & gas facilities; and manufacturing and trading of steel pipes and pipe specials. The company operates through two segments namely Engineering and construction; and the Manufacturing sectors. The Engineering segment includes civil engineering works and construction, steel fabrication, and hot-dip galvanizing. The Manufacturing segment manufactures LPG cylinders, steel pipes, and related products. The company generates a vast majority of its revenue from the engineering and construction segment.
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