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) %. Merit Medical Systems's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.32%. 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.
Merit Medical Systems (NAS:MMSI) 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.
Merit Medical Systems Earnings Yield % Related Terms
Merit Medical Systems'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 $2.310 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:
Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) has a Earnings Yield % of 3.22% 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 Merit Medical Systems and its competitors.
Is Merit Medical Systems' Earnings Yield % too high?
Merit Medical Systems' current Earnings Yield % is 3.22%. Overall, Merit Medical Systems has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merit Medical Systems' Earnings Yield % compare to NVST and MMED?
Merit Medical Systems' Earnings Yield % of 3.22% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Earnings Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Merit Medical Systems and its competitors. Merit Medical Systems's current Earnings Yield % is 3.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merit Medical Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.68, compared to a current price of $71.66 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield % is 3.22%. Merit Medical Systems' overall GF Score™ is 83/100. 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 Merit Medical Systems (MMSI), the current Earnings Yield % is 3.22% 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 Merit Medical Systems (MMSI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merit Medical Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $71.66 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.68.
GuruFocus considers Merit Medical Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MMSI:
Earnings Yield %: 3.22%
GF Value™: $96.68 vs. price of $71.66 (25.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MMSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Merit Medical Systems Inc is a medical equipment company that develops and manufactures products for interventional cardiology, radiology, and endoscopy procedures. The firm reports two segments which are Cardiovascular and Endoscopy. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Cardiovascular segment which consists of cardiology and radiology medical device products that assist in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and other non-vascular diseases and includes embolotherapeutic, cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology, critical care, and interventional oncology and spine devices.
83GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MMSI
Earnings Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MMSI has been successfully added to your 