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Research SolutionsFRA:61I +2.69%69 Buyback Yield % is 0.10 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:61I with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Software companies, Research Solutions ranks better than 60.57% 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.
Research Solutions Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Research Solutions'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.
FRA:61I vs ILLR, FRMM, AEYE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Research Solutions's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Research Solutions'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.
Research Solutions (FRA:61I) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.10 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Research Solutions and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #509 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Research Solutions' Buyback Yield % too high?
Research Solutions' current Buyback Yield % of 0.10 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Based on the distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #509 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Research Solutions has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Research Solutions' Buyback Yield % compare to ILLR and FRMM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Research Solutions ranks #509 out of 1291 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Research Solutions 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Research Solutions and its competitors. Research Solutions's current Buyback Yield % is 0.10, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Research Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions (FRA:61I) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.30, compared to a current price of €1.91 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.10, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 0.33. Research Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.10 as of Jul. 22, 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 Research Solutions (FRA:61I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Research Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.91 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.30.
GuruFocus considers Research Solutions to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:61I:
Buyback Yield %: 0.10 (70% below median its 10-year median of 0.33)
GF Value™: €2.30 vs. price of €1.91 (17% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:61I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Research Solutions Inc is a holding company. The company provides vertical software-as-a-service ("SaaS") and artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, providing software and related services to help research-intensive organizations simplify the research process, save time, and money. The company operates in a single segment, which derives its revenue from subscription fees from its cloud-based SaaS Platforms and transactional service fees for the electronic delivery of single articles. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Transactions. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Europe.
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