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Compass GroupCMPGF 90 Buyback Yield % is 0.03 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates CMPGF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Restaurants companies, Compass Group ranks better than 55.15% 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 Compass 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.
CMPGF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Compass 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.
Compass Group Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compass Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compass 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.
Compass Group (CMPGF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.03 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Compass Group and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #61 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Compass Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Compass Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.03 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Based on the distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #61 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compass Group has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compass Group's Buyback Yield % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Compass Group ranks #61 out of 136 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Compass Group in the upper half of its industry. 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 Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants 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 Compass Group and its competitors. Compass Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.03, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compass Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group (CMPGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.73, compared to a current price of $31.61 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.03, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 0.23. Compass Group's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 2 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 Compass Group (CMPGF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.03 as of Jul. 20, 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 Compass Group (CMPGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compass Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.61 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.73.
GuruFocus considers Compass Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CMPGF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.03 (87% below median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $40.73 vs. price of $31.61 (22.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMPGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compass Group is the largest foodservice company globally, operating in 30 countries and generating annual sales exceeding $30 billion. Compass' model is to operate on-premises catering facilities, rather than centralized industrial kitchens. Foodservice is Compass' focus and contributes more than 85% of revenue. Compass also has its own group purchasing organization, Foodbuy, which is responsible for over $30 billion in annual spending in the US. The company also provides premium support services to clients.
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