* 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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Buyback Yield % Chart
ASX:AFI vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Australian Foundation Investment Co'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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Australian Foundation Investment Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Australian Foundation Investment Co'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.
Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.15 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Australian Foundation Investment Co and its competitors. This is 195% above median its historical median of 0.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #293 out of 755 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Australian Foundation Investment Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.15 is 195% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Australian Foundation Investment Co's value of 1.15 is 505.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #293 out of 755 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Australian Foundation Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Australian Foundation Investment Co's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Australian Foundation Investment Co ranks #293 out of 755 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Australian Foundation Investment Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Australian Foundation Investment Co's value of 1.15 is 505.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Australian Foundation Investment Co 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 755 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. Australian Foundation Investment Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.15 is 505.3% 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co 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. Australian Foundation Investment Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.15, which is 195% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.67, compared to a current price of A$6.98 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.15, which is 195% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 505.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. Australian Foundation Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.15 as of Jul. 01, 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 Australian Foundation Investment Co (ASX:AFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Australian Foundation Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$6.98 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.67.
GuruFocus considers Australian Foundation Investment Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:AFI:
Buyback Yield %: 1.15 (195% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: A$6.67 vs. price of A$6.98 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 505.3% above the Asset Management median (#293 of 755)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:AFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Australian Foundation Investment Co Business Description
Australian Foundation Investment Co Ltd is an asset management company which invests in Australian and New Zealand equities. It aims to provide shareholders with attractive investment returns through access to a growing stream of fully franked dividends and enhancement of capital invested. Its investment goals are to pay dividends, which, over time, grow faster than the rate of inflation, and to provide attractive total returns over the medium to long term.
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