XeroASX:XRO +4.53%76 Buyback Yield % is -13.46 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:XRO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of A$195.57 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,301 Software companies, Xero ranks worse than 82.48% 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 Xero'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:XRO vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Xero'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.
Xero Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Xero's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Xero'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.
Xero (ASX:XRO) has a Buyback Yield % of -13.46 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Xero and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Xero ranks #1073 out of 1301 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Xero's Buyback Yield % too high?
Xero's current Buyback Yield % is -13.46. Based on the distribution chart, Xero ranks #1073 out of 1301 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Xero has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xero's Buyback Yield % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Xero ranks #1073 out of 1301 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Xero in the lower 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 a Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Xero and its competitors. Xero's current Buyback Yield % is -13.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xero stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero (ASX:XRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$195.57, compared to a current price of A$72.18 — trading 63.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -13.46. Xero's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Xero (ASX:XRO), the current Buyback Yield % is -13.46 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 Xero (ASX:XRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xero stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$72.18 is trading 63.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$195.57.
GuruFocus considers Xero to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:XRO:
Buyback Yield %: -13.46
GF Value™: A$195.57 vs. price of A$72.18 (63.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:XRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Xero is a technology company originating from New Zealand, providing cloud-based accounting software, primarily for small and midsized enterprises, or SMEs, and accounting practices. As a first mover in the space for cloud-based accounting software, Xero has grown quickly to achieve dominant market share in New Zealand and Australia, displacing legacy providers. Xero has also expanded beyond its home region toward other English-speaking countries, primarily the UK and the US.
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