Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (XSWX:HHFA) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.88% (As of Mar. 2026) — 15% Below Median

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XSWX:HHFA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG XSWX:HHFA
71 GF Score
Price CHF20.20
GF Value CHF17.39
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG XSWX:HHFA 71 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 12.73. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HHFA with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF17.39. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,028 Transportation companies, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks worse than 59.14% on this metric.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,494 Mil. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF160 Mil. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.88%.

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

XSWX:HHFA' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22   Med: 12.73   Max: 31.31
Current: 5.43

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG was 31.31%. The lowest was 5.22%. And the median was 12.73%.

XSWX:HHFA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
59.14% of 1028 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.705 vs XSWX:HHFA: 5.43

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) %. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.18%. 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.


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG  (XSWX:HHFA) 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.


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 14.64 13.72 12.79 5.58 10.88

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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.


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


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Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AGs Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=163.064/0
= %

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG'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 CHF160 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.88% mean?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (XSWX:HHFA) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.88% 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 12.73. Over the past decade, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.22 to 31.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #608 out of 1028 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.88% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 12.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 31.31. The Transportation industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.71. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's value of 10.88% is 62.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #608 out of 1028 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG ranks #608 out of 1028 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.71. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's value of 10.88% is 62.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.22 to 31.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.73 vs. the industry median of 6.71, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik 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 Transportation company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Transportation companies is 6.71, based on 1,028 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. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.88% is 62.3% 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.88%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 12.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG stock overvalued right now?
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (XSWX:HHFA) has a current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 10.88%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.39, compared to a current price of CHF20.20 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.88%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 12.73 and 62.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.71. Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 11 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (XSWX:HHFA), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 10.88% 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 Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (XSWX:HHFA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF20.20 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.39.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HHFA:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 10.88% (15% below median its 10-year median of 12.73)
  • GF Value™: CHF17.39 vs. price of CHF20.20 (16.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 62.3% above the Transportation median (#608 of 1028)

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


Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG Business Description

Address Bei St. Annen 1, Hamburg, DEU, 20457
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, along with its subsidiaries, operates in two subgroups, Port Logistics and Real Estate. The Group has four operating segments: Container, Intermodal, Logistics, and Real Estate. The Container segment operates terminals to transport containers by sea, rail, and truck; the Intermodal segment operates the company's rail container transportation network; the Real estate segment activities include services such as the development, letting, and management of properties; and the Logistics segment encompasses specialist handling services, digital business activities, and consulting. The Container and Intermodal segments together generate the majority of the Group's revenue. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Germany, and the rest from other markets.
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