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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) %. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.09%. 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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) 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.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Earnings Yield % Related Terms
* 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:
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) has a Earnings Yield % of 5.21% as of Jul. 27, 2026. Earnings Yield equals per-share earnings divided by share price. It is the inverse of the price-earnings ratio. View historical data on Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield % too high?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Earnings Yield % is 5.21%. Overall, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's Earnings Yield % of 5.21% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Earnings Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG and its competitors. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's current Earnings Yield % is 5.21%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.67, compared to a current price of €45.00 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield % is 5.21%. Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 % calculated?
Earnings Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB), the current Earnings Yield % is 5.21% as of Jul. 27, 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 Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG (FRA:SMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €45.00 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €42.67.
GuruFocus considers Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMB:
Earnings Yield %: 5.21%
GF Value™: €42.67 vs. price of €45.00 (5.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG Business Description
Schwalbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG is engaged in processing and distribution of milk and milk products, the wholesale of dairy products and related foodstuffs. The company acts as a regional brand supplier of fresh and long-life milk, as well as fresh produce such as yogurt, whipped cream, sour cream, natural and fruit quark, cream, and sponge cake under the name SCHWALBCHEN. Specialties such as the coffee beverage Caffreddo and ethnic items such as Ayran are marketed nationwide. The company is engaged in the wholesale consumer trade segment.
76GF Score
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