Card FactoryCHIX:CARDL +0.97%81 Buyback Yield % is 1.90 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CARDL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, Card Factory ranks better than 77.86% 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 Card Factory'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.
CHIX:CARDL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Card Factory'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.
Card Factory Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Card Factory's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Card Factory'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.
Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.90 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Card Factory and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #91 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Card Factory's Buyback Yield % too high?
Card Factory's current Buyback Yield % is 1.90. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Card Factory's value of 1.90 is 1257.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #91 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Card Factory ranks #91 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Card Factory in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Card Factory's value of 1.90 is 1257.1% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 411 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. Card Factory's current Buyback Yield % of 1.90 is 1257.1% 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 Card Factory and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Card Factory's current Buyback Yield % is 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.11, compared to a current price of £0.68 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.90 and 1257.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.90 as of Jul. 08, 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.68 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.11.
GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CARDL:
Buyback Yield %: 1.90
GF Value™: £1.11 vs. price of £0.68 (38.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1257.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#91 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CARDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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