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Assured GuarantyAGO -0.93%69 Buyback Yield % is 12.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 11.61. GuruFocus rates AGO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Insurance companies, Assured Guaranty ranks better than 96.59% 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.
The historical data trend for Assured Guaranty's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* 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.
AGO vs NMIH, RDN, RYAN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Assured Guaranty'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.
Assured Guaranty Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Assured Guaranty's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Assured Guaranty'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.
Assured Guaranty (AGO) has a Buyback Yield % of 12.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Assured Guaranty and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.61. Over the past decade, Assured Guaranty's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 4.73 to 28.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #7 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Assured Guaranty's Buyback Yield % too high?
Assured Guaranty's current Buyback Yield % of 12.27 is near median its 10-year median of 11.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 28.75. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.78. Assured Guaranty's value of 12.27 is 1473.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #7 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Assured Guaranty has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Assured Guaranty's Buyback Yield % compare to NMIH and RDN?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Assured Guaranty ranks #7 out of 205 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Assured Guaranty in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.78. Assured Guaranty's value of 12.27 is 1473.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Assured Guaranty's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 4.73 to 28.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.61 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Assured Guaranty 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 Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.78, based on 205 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. Assured Guaranty's current Buyback Yield % of 12.27 is 1473.1% 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 Assured Guaranty and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Assured Guaranty's current Buyback Yield % is 12.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Assured Guaranty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assured Guaranty (AGO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $95.14, compared to a current price of $82.96 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 12.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.61 and 1473.1% above the Insurance industry median of 0.78. Assured Guaranty's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Assured Guaranty (AGO), the current Buyback Yield % is 12.27 as of Jul. 14, 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 Assured Guaranty (AGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Assured Guaranty stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $82.96 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.14.
GuruFocus considers Assured Guaranty to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AGO:
Buyback Yield %: 12.27 (near median its 10-year median of 11.61)
GF Value™: $95.14 vs. price of $82.96 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1473.1% above the Insurance median (#7 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. provides credit protection products to the United States and international public finance and structured finance markets and manages assets across collateralized loan obligations as well as opportunity funds and liquid funds that build on its corporate credit, asset-based finance, municipal, and healthcare experience. The company operates in two segments: the Insurance segment and the Asset Management segment. The majority of the revenue earned by the company is from the Insurance segment.
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