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Earnings Yield Calculator

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Earnings yield

5.0000%

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How to use the Earnings Yield Calculator

The Earnings Yield Calculator works out your earnings yield in an instant. Enter earnings per share and share price and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the earnings per share.
  2. Enter the share price.
  3. Read off your earnings yield — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Earnings Yield Calculator uses the formula:

Earnings yield = Earnings per share ÷ Share price × 100

Worked example

For example, with earnings per share of 20 and share price of 400, the earnings yield is 5.0000%.

Inputs used
Earnings per share 20
Share price 400
Results
Earnings yield 5.0000%

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Earnings per share
Net income divided by shares outstanding (EPS) — the profit attributable to each share.

Frequently asked questions

It is earnings per share divided by share price, as a percentage. EPS of 20 on a 400 price is a 5% earnings yield.

Earnings yield is the inverse of the P/E ratio. A P/E of 20 equals a 5% earnings yield.

It lets you compare a stock's earnings against bond yields and other investments on a percentage basis.

It can signal better value, but a very high yield may also reflect higher risk or falling earnings.

The Earnings Yield Calculator uses the formula: Earnings yield = Earnings per share ÷ Share price × 100. For example, with earnings per share of 20 and share price of 400, the earnings yield is 5.0000%.

Enter the earnings per share. Enter the share price. Read off your earnings yield — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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