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Geberit AGXSWX:GEBN -0.35%82 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GEBN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF555.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,803 Construction companies, Geberit AG ranks worse than 62.73% on this metric.
Geberit AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF21,200 Mil.
Geberit AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF763 Mil. Geberit AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Geberit AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GEBN'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.73 Med: 3.95 Max: 5.96
Current: 3.95
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Geberit AG was 5.96%. The lowest was 2.73%. And the median was 3.95%.
XSWX:GEBN's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than 62.73% of 1803
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 6.42
vs XSWX:GEBN: 3.95
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) %. Geberit AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.04%. 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.
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) 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.
Geberit AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Geberit AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geberit AG'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.
Geberit AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Geberit 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.
Geberit AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Geberit AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geberit AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Geberit 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.
Geberit AGs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
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 3.60% mean?
Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.60% 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, Geberit AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.73 to 5.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #1131 out of 1803 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Geberit AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Geberit AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.60% is near median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 5.96. The Construction industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.42. Geberit AG's value of 3.60% is 43.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #1131 out of 1803 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Geberit AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geberit AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Geberit AG ranks #1131 out of 1803 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Geberit AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.42. Geberit AG's value of 3.60% is 43.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Geberit AG's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 2.73 to 5.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 6.42, Geberit AG has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 6.42, based on 1,803 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. Geberit AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 3.60% is 43.9% below 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 Geberit AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geberit AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geberit AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF555.54, compared to a current price of CHF561.40 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 43.9% below the Construction industry median of 6.42. Geberit AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.60% 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 Geberit AG (XSWX:GEBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geberit AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF561.40 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF555.54.
GuruFocus considers Geberit AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GEBN:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 3.60% (near median its 10-year median of 3.95)
GF Value™: CHF555.54 vs. price of CHF561.40 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.9% below the Construction median (#1131 of 1803)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GEBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Geberit is a leading manufacturer of sanitary products, which include flushing systems, piping systems, and bathroom ceramics. Products are primarily sold through the wholesale channel. Geberit has an extensive history in sanitary products, having filed a patent for its first flushing mechanism in 1912. The company generates sales in 50 countries and operates 26 production plants, the majority of which are in Europe. Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The majority of sales are generated from residential and renovation activities.
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