Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaAXSWX:BVB 69 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BVB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3.26. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Media - Diversified companies, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks better than 50.1% on this metric.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF315.1 Mil.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF10.0 Mil. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BVB'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.46 Med: 2.34 Max: 19.79
Current: 3.1
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA was 19.79%. The lowest was -19.46%. And the median was 2.34%.
XSWX:BVB's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 50.1% of 1010
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.94
vs XSWX:BVB: 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) %. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.48%. 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.
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.
The historical data trend for Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.
For the Entertainment subindustry, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaAs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF10.0 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.08% mean?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.08% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 2.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #504 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.08% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. The Media - Diversified industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.94. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's value of 3.08% is 4.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #504 out of 1010 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #504 out of 1010 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.94. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's value of 3.08% is 4.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 2.94, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.94, based on 1,010 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. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.08% is 4.8% 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.08%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) has a current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.08%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.26, compared to a current price of CHF2.83 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.08%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 4.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 2.94. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.08% as of Mar. 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF2.83 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.26.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BVB:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.08% (32% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
GF Value™: CHF3.26 vs. price of CHF2.83 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#504 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BVB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA operates a football club. The company conducts its business through the following segments: Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA operates a football club that includes a professional football squad and leverages revenue potential from player transfers, catering, TV marketing, sponsorship, and ticketing. The BVB Merchandising segment consists of a separate merchandising business. The BVB Event and Catering GmbH segment conducts tours, provides and arranges event staffing services, plans and organizes, caters, and manages events of all types. The Besttravel Dortmund GmbH segment arranges travel by air, rail, and ship. The company earns the majority of its revenues from the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA segment.
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