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EQT ABEQBBF -1.52%93 Buyback Yield % is 0.74 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates EQBBF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 765 Asset Management companies, EQT AB ranks better than 57.39% 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 EQT AB'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, EQT AB'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.
EQT AB Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, EQT AB's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EQT AB'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.
EQT AB (EQBBF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.74 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on EQT AB and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, EQT AB ranks #326 out of 765 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is EQT AB's Buyback Yield % too high?
EQT AB's current Buyback Yield % of 0.74 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 0.29. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. EQT AB's value of 0.74 is 236.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EQT AB ranks #326 out of 765 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EQT AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EQT AB's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, EQT AB ranks #326 out of 765 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts EQT AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. EQT AB's value of 0.74 is 236.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.22, EQT AB 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 0.22, based on 765 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. EQT AB's current Buyback Yield % of 0.74 is 236.4% 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 EQT AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EQT AB's current Buyback Yield % is 0.74, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EQT AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EQT AB (EQBBF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.38, compared to a current price of $32.50 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.74, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 236.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.22. EQT AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 EQT AB (EQBBF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.74 as of Jul. 21, 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 EQT AB (EQBBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EQT AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $32.50 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.38.
GuruFocus considers EQT AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for EQBBF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.74 (155% above median its 10-year median of 0.29)
GF Value™: $38.38 vs. price of $32.50 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 236.4% above the Asset Management median (#326 of 765)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EQBBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swedish conglomerate Investor AB set up EQT as its private equity division in 1994. In its early days, EQT focused primarily on private equity investments in Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia. Today, EQT is one of the largest global private-market investors, with funds that focus on private equity, real estate, and infrastructure globally. Investor AB retains a minority stake.
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