The Carlyle GroupCG 63 Buyback Yield % is 4.72 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 314% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates CG with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 755 Asset Management companies, The Carlyle Group ranks better than 81.59% 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 The Carlyle Group'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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Carlyle Group'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.
The Carlyle Group Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Carlyle Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Carlyle Group'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.
The Carlyle Group (CG) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.72 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Carlyle Group and its competitors. This is 314% above median its historical median of 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #139 out of 755 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is The Carlyle Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Carlyle Group's current Buyback Yield % of 4.72 is 314% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. The Carlyle Group's value of 4.72 is 2384.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #139 out of 755 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Carlyle Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Carlyle Group's Buyback Yield % compare to ARCC and CRBG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Carlyle Group ranks #139 out of 755 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places The Carlyle Group in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. The Carlyle Group's value of 4.72 is 2384.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.14 vs. the industry median of 0.19, The Carlyle Group 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. The Carlyle Group's current Buyback Yield % of 4.72 is 2384.2% 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 The Carlyle Group 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. The Carlyle Group's current Buyback Yield % is 4.72, which is 314% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Carlyle Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group (CG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.85, compared to a current price of $42.11 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.72, which is 314% above median its 10-year median of 1.14 and 2384.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. The Carlyle Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Carlyle Group (CG), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.72 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 The Carlyle Group (CG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Carlyle Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.11 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.85.
GuruFocus considers The Carlyle Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CG:
Buyback Yield %: 4.72 (314% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: $55.85 vs. price of $42.11 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2384.2% above the Asset Management median (#139 of 755)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlyle Group is one of the world's largest alternative-asset managers, with $476.9 billion in total AUM, including $336.8 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of 2025. The company has three core business segments: global private equity, which includes its private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources offerings (with $163.6 billion in total AUM and $101.4 billion in fee-earning AUM), global credit ($211.3 billion/$169.5 billion), and investment/fund solutions, known as Carlyle AlphInvest ($101.0 billion/$65.9 billion). The firm primarily serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. Carlyle operates through 29 offices across five continents, serving more than 3,100 active carry fund investors from 87 countries.
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