Acadian Asset ManagementAAMI +1.54%87 Buyback Yield % is 1.37 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 5.41. GuruFocus rates AAMI with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Asset Management companies, Acadian Asset Management ranks better than 63.28% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* 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.
AAMI vs APAM, PTY, GDV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Acadian Asset Management's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
Acadian Asset Management Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acadian Asset Management's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Asset Management's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.37 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 5.41. Over the past decade, Acadian Asset Management's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 96.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #278 out of 757 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 36.7%.
Is Acadian Asset Management's Buyback Yield % too high?
Acadian Asset Management's current Buyback Yield % of 1.37 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 5.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 96.29. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Acadian Asset Management's value of 1.37 is 621.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #278 out of 757 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Asset Management's Buyback Yield % compare to APAM and PTY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #278 out of 757 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Acadian Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Acadian Asset Management's value of 1.37 is 621.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Asset Management's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 96.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.41 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Acadian Asset Management 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 Buyback Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.19, based on 757 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadian Asset Management's current Buyback Yield % of 1.37 is 621.1% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Asset Management's current Buyback Yield % is 1.37, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 5.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.90, compared to a current price of $73.09 — trading 74.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.37, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 5.41 and 621.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. Acadian Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadian Asset Management (AAMI), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.37 as of Jul. 05, 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 Acadian Asset Management (AAMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $73.09 is trading 74.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.90.
GuruFocus considers Acadian Asset Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AAMI:
Buyback Yield %: 1.37 (75% below median its 10-year median of 5.41)
GF Value™: $41.90 vs. price of $73.09 (74.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 621.1% above the Asset Management median (#278 of 757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AAMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadian Asset Management Inc is a holding company that operates a systematic investment management business through its subsidiary, that offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives.
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