IPHASX:IPH +2.93%85 Buyback Yield % is 6.65 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:IPH with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Business Services companies, IPH ranks better than 93.74% 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 IPH'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.
ASX:IPH vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, IPH'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.
IPH Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, IPH's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IPH'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.
IPH (ASX:IPH) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.65 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on IPH and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #27 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is IPH's Buyback Yield % too high?
IPH's current Buyback Yield % is 6.65. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. IPH's value of 6.65 is 9400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IPH ranks #27 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IPH has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IPH's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, IPH ranks #27 out of 431 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places IPH in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. IPH's value of 6.65 is 9400% above this benchmark. 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 a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 431 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. IPH's current Buyback Yield % of 6.65 is 9400% 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 IPH and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IPH's current Buyback Yield % is 6.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IPH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH (ASX:IPH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.13, compared to a current price of A$3.86 — trading 45.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.65 and 9400% above the Business Services industry median of 0.07. IPH's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 IPH (ASX:IPH), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.65 as of Jun. 30, 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 IPH (ASX:IPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IPH stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.86 is trading 45.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.13.
GuruFocus considers IPH to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IPH:
Buyback Yield %: 6.65
GF Value™: A$7.13 vs. price of A$3.86 (45.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9400% above the Business Services median (#27 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IPH provides intellectual property services through its subsidiaries: Spruson and Ferguson, Smart & Biggar, Robic, Pizzeys, Griffith Hack, Applied Marks, and AJ Park. These services include patent filing, prosecution, enforcement, management, design, trademarks, and more. The company's diverse client base comprises multinationals, public-sector research organizations, and local businesses across industries such as healthcare, finance, engineering, and technology. Revenue streams mainly consist of professional fees (fixed) and volume-based fees (linked to the quantity of work performed). About 70% of revenue is derived from pre-existing work in the system, while 30% comes from new patent applications.
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