Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.30% (As of Dec. 2025) — 71% Above Median

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XSWX:CALN Calida Holding AG XSWX:CALN
59 GF Score
Price CHF16.24
GF Value CHF27.03
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Calida Holding AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Calida Holding AG XSWX:CALN -7.31% 59 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.30% as of Dec. 2025, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 7.20. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CALN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF27.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,072 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Calida Holding AG ranks better than 70.52% on this metric.

Calida Holding AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF87.5 Mil. Calida Holding AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF10.8 Mil. Calida Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.30%.

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

XSWX:CALN' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.38   Med: 7.2   Max: 12.95
Current: 9.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Calida Holding AG was 12.95%. The lowest was -19.38%. And the median was 7.20%.

XSWX:CALN's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
70.52% of 1072 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 5.205 vs XSWX:CALN: 9.14

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) %. Calida Holding AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 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.


Calida Holding AG  (XSWX:CALN) 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.


Calida Holding AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Calida Holding AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calida Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Calida Holding AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Calida Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.11 7.17 -15.22 2.69 12.30

Calida Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -15.22 0.00 2.69 0.00 12.30

XSWX:CALN vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Calida Holding AG'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.


Calida Holding AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Calida Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calida Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


XSWX:CALN
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Calida Holding AG 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.

Calida Holding AGs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=10.764/87.4712
=12.31 %

For company reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus only calculate annual data for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) and apply the annual figure to corresponding quarter.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.30% mean?
Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.30% as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Calida Holding AG and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 7.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Calida Holding AG ranks #316 out of 1072 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Calida Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Calida Holding AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.30% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.20. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.21. Calida Holding AG's value of 12.30% is 136.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calida Holding AG ranks #316 out of 1072 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calida Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calida Holding AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Calida Holding AG ranks #316 out of 1072 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Calida Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.21. Calida Holding AG's value of 12.30% is 136.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.20 vs. the industry median of 5.21, Calida Holding AG 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 5.21, based on 1,072 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. Calida Holding AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 12.30% is 136.3% 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 Calida Holding AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 5.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calida Holding AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.30%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calida Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF27.03, compared to a current price of CHF16.24 — trading 39.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.30%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 7.20 and 136.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 5.21. Calida Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 12.30% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Calida Holding AG (XSWX:CALN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calida Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF16.24 is trading 39.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF27.03. GuruFocus considers Calida Holding AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:CALN:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 12.30% (71% above median its 10-year median of 7.20)
  • GF Value™: CHF27.03 vs. price of CHF16.24 (39.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 136.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#316 of 1072)

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


Calida Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges CALNz:UK0QP3:UKC7UA:Germany
Address Bahnstrasse, Oberkirch, CHE, CH-6208
Calida Holding AG manufactures and sells lingerie, underwear, swimwear, and nightwear for women, men, and children. The brands CALIDA, AUBADE and COSABELLA are the reportable segments. Its geographical segments are France, Germany, Switzerland, Other Europe, Asia, the United States, and other markets. The company generates its maximum revenue from Germany.
59GF Score

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