The earnings yield is an indication of how much return shareholders' investment in the company earned over the past 12 months. The higher the earnings yield is, the better.
The earnings yield does not consider the growth of the business. A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.61%. 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.
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (AMM:THBK) Earnings Yield % Explanation
If the P/E ratio is an indication of how many years it takes for the company to earn back the stock price shareholders pay to buy the shares, the earnings yield is an indication of how much return shareholders' investment in the company earned over the past 12 months. The higher the earnings yield is, the better.
If a company loses money, the earnings yield is negative. This gives a more straightforward indication that the company is losing money. This is an advantage of using earnings yield instead of the P/E ratio in valuation. For valuation purposes, the P/B Ratio and the P/S Ratio should be used for companies that are losing money.
Like the P/E ratio, the earnings yield can be used to compare investments in different industries. It can even be used to compare the attractiveness of different asset classes such as bonds and cash. Of course, the earnings yield should not be the only factor in deciding which asset classes to invest.
Also similar to the P/E ratio, the earnings yield does not consider the growth of the business. A growing company with the same earnings yield should be more attractive than a company that has the same earnings yield but does not grow.
Just like the P/E Ratio, non-recurring items such as selling part of the business, selling a previous investment, etc., can affect earnings yield dramatically. The earning yield is also a poor indication for cyclical companies. When a cyclical stock has a high earnings yield it is usually at the peak of its cycle.
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance Earnings Yield % Related Terms
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 JOD0.492 Mil.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (AMM:THBK) has a Earnings Yield % of 10.12% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Earnings Yield equals per-share earnings divided by share price. It is the inverse of the price-earnings ratio. View historical data on The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance and its competitors.
Is The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's Earnings Yield % too high?
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's current Earnings Yield % is 10.12%. Overall, The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's Earnings Yield % compare to competitors?
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's Earnings Yield % of 10.12% can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings Yield % for a Banks company?
A good Earnings Yield % depends on the Banks industry context. However, Earnings Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings Yield % mean?
A high Earnings Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings Yield equals per-share earnings divided by share price. It is the inverse of the price-earnings ratio. View historical data on The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance and its competitors. The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's current Earnings Yield % is 10.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (AMM:THBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD3.89, compared to a current price of JOD4.86 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield % is 10.12%. The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 % calculated?
Earnings Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (AMM:THBK), the current Earnings Yield % is 10.12% as of Jun. 29, 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 The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance (AMM:THBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD4.86 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD3.89.
GuruFocus considers The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMM:THBK:
Earnings Yield %: 10.12%
GF Value™: JOD3.89 vs. price of JOD4.86 (24.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:THBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance Business Description
The Housing Bank for Trade & Finance is a commercial banking setup based in Jordan. Its operating segments include Retail Banking, Corporate, Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Others. The Retail Banking segment, which generates maximum revenue, includes accepting deposits from individual customers and small businesses and granting loans, credit cards, and other services. Its Corporate segment includes following up on deposits, credit facilities, and other banking services for institutional and corporate clients; the Corporate Finance segment relates to arranging structured finance and providing services relating to privatizations, IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions; and the Treasury segment provides trading and treasury services and management of the bank's funds in money and capital markets.
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