Contact EnergyASX:CEN -1.96%63 Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates ASX:CEN with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 126 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Contact Energy ranks better than 68.25% 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 Contact Energy'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.
Contact Energy Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Contact Energy'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.
Contact Energy Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Contact Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Contact Energy'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.
Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.04 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Contact Energy and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #40 out of 126 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Contact Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Contact Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 0.04 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Based on the distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #40 out of 126 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Contact Energy has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Contact Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Contact Energy ranks #40 out of 126 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Contact Energy in the upper half of its industry. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Buyback 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 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 Contact Energy and its competitors. Contact Energy's current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Contact Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.71, compared to a current price of A$7.50 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Contact Energy's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Jul. 02, 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 Contact Energy (ASX:CEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Contact Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$7.50 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.71.
GuruFocus considers Contact Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CEN:
Buyback Yield %: 0.04 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: A$6.71 vs. price of A$7.50 (11.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Contact Energy is a diversified and integrated energy company. It owns a fleet of hydro, geothermal, and gas-fired generation assets, which produce more than 25% of New Zealand's electricity. It also retails electricity and gas to nearly half a million customers.
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