City of London Investment GroupCHIX:CLIGL -0.88%87 Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIGL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks better than 55.72% 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.
* 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.
City of London Investment Group Buyback Yield % Chart
CHIX:CLIGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.53 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #337 out of 761 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is City of London Investment Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
City of London Investment Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.61. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. City of London Investment Group's value of 0.53 is 165% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #337 out of 761 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #337 out of 761 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts City of London Investment Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. City of London Investment Group's value of 0.53 is 165% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.61 vs. the industry median of 0.20, City of London Investment 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 0.20, based on 761 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. City of London Investment Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 165% 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.11, compared to a current price of £4.51 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.61 and 165% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.20. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.53 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.51 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.11.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIGL:
Buyback Yield %: 0.53 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: £5.11 vs. price of £4.51 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165% above the Asset Management median (#337 of 761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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