WPPCHIX:WPPL +1.80%49 Buyback Yield % is 3.68 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:WPPL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.20 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, WPP ranks better than 87.12% 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 WPP'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:WPPL vs APP, OMC, TTD: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, WPP'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.
WPP Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, WPP's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WPP'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.
WPP (CHIX:WPPL) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.68 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WPP and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.46. Over the past decade, WPP's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 13.33. According to the industry distribution chart, WPP ranks #42 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is WPP's Buyback Yield % too high?
WPP's current Buyback Yield % of 3.68 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 13.33. Based on the distribution chart, WPP ranks #42 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WPP has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WPP's Buyback Yield % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, WPP ranks #42 out of 326 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places WPP in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, WPP's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 13.33 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 WPP and its competitors. WPP's current Buyback Yield % is 3.68, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WPP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP (CHIX:WPPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.20, compared to a current price of £2.49 — trading 59.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.68, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.46. WPP's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 WPP (CHIX:WPPL), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.68 as of Jul. 03, 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 WPP (CHIX:WPPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WPP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.49 is trading 59.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.20.
GuruFocus considers WPP to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:WPPL:
Buyback Yield %: 3.68 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.46)
GF Value™: £6.20 vs. price of £2.49 (59.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:WPPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, WPP is the world's largest ad holding company based on annual revenue. Its services, which include traditional and digital advertising, public relations, and consulting, are provided worldwide, with over 70% of its revenue coming from more developed regions such as North America, the UK, and Western Europe. WPP is the largest media buying entity in the world.
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