Hollywood Bowl Group (FRA:2H4) Buyback Yield %: 1.85 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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FRA:2H4 Hollywood Bowl Group PLC FRA:2H4
94 GF Score
Price €3.24
GF Value €3.77
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hollywood Bowl Group Buyback Yield %?

Hollywood Bowl Group FRA:2H4 +1.89% 94 Buyback Yield % is 1.85 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2H4 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Travel & Leisure companies, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks better than 73.38% 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.

Hollywood Bowl Group's current buyback yield was 1.85%.


Hollywood Bowl Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hollywood Bowl 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.

Hollywood Bowl Group Buyback Yield % Chart

Hollywood Bowl Group Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Buyback Yield %
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Hollywood Bowl Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.07 0.07 1.38 3.60 2.21

FRA:2H4 vs AS, HAS, LTH: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Hollywood Bowl 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.


Hollywood Bowl Group Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hollywood Bowl Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hollywood Bowl Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Hollywood Bowl Group Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Hollywood Bowl Group's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-17.444 + 0) / 470.52264
=3.71%

Hollywood Bowl Group's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-10.176 + 0.126) / 442.55112
=2.27%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 1.85 mean?
Hollywood Bowl Group (FRA:2H4) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.85 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #70 out of 263 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hollywood Bowl Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.85. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 1.85 is 2212.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #70 out of 263 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hollywood Bowl Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hollywood Bowl Group's Buyback Yield % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Hollywood Bowl Group ranks #70 out of 263 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Hollywood Bowl Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Hollywood Bowl Group's value of 1.85 is 2212.5% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.08, based on 263 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. Hollywood Bowl Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.85 is 2212.5% 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 Hollywood Bowl Group and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hollywood Bowl Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hollywood Bowl Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group (FRA:2H4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.77, compared to a current price of €3.24 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.85 and 2212.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.08. Hollywood Bowl Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (FRA:2H4), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.85 as of Jul. 14, 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 Hollywood Bowl Group (FRA:2H4) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hollywood Bowl Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.24 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.77. GuruFocus considers Hollywood Bowl Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2H4:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.85
  • GF Value™: €3.77 vs. price of €3.24 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 2212.5% above the Travel & Leisure median (#70 of 263)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2H4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hollywood Bowl Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BOWLl:UKBOWL:UK
Address Cleveland Road, Focus 31, West Wing, Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, GBR, HP2 7BW
Hollywood Bowl Group PLC is principally engaged in operating ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres, supplying and installing bowling equipment, and developing new centres and related activities. The company operates brands including Hollywood Bowl, Splitsville, and Puttstars, with activities focused on leisure and entertainment venues offering bowling and mini-golf. It has two operating segments: i) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres in the United Kingdom, and ii) the provision of ten-pin bowling and mini-golf centres and the installation of bowling equipment in Canada. The majority of revenue is generated from the UK segment from the provision of activities like Bowling, Food and drink, Amusements and Others.
94GF Score

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