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Ziff DavisBSP:Z2DV34 48 Buyback Yield % is 14.65 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 451% above its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates BSP:Z2DV34 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of R$18.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Media - Diversified companies, Ziff Davis ranks better than 97.1% 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 Ziff Davis'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.
BSP:Z2DV34 vs STGW, DV, CCO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Ziff Davis'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.
Ziff Davis Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Ziff Davis's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ziff Davis'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.
Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) has a Buyback Yield % of 14.65 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ziff Davis and its competitors. This is 451% above median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Ziff Davis' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 15.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #9 out of 310 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Ziff Davis' Buyback Yield % too high?
Ziff Davis' current Buyback Yield % of 14.65 is 451% above median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 15.18. Based on the distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #9 out of 310 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ziff Davis has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ziff Davis' Buyback Yield % compare to STGW and DV?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Ziff Davis ranks #9 out of 310 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ziff Davis in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Ziff Davis' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 15.18 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Ziff Davis and its competitors. Ziff Davis's current Buyback Yield % is 14.65, which is 451% above median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ziff Davis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$18.05, compared to a current price of R$18.36 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 14.65, which is 451% above median its 10-year median of 2.66. Ziff Davis' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34), the current Buyback Yield % is 14.65 as of Aug. 16, 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 Ziff Davis (BSP:Z2DV34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ziff Davis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$18.36 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$18.05.
GuruFocus considers Ziff Davis to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:Z2DV34:
Buyback Yield %: 14.65 (451% above median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: R$18.05 vs. price of R$18.36 (1.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:Z2DV34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, entertainment, shopping, health, cybersecurity, and martech.
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