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Shoe ZoneFRA:86W 31 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:86W with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Retail - Cyclical companies, Shoe Zone ranks worse than 242718.2% 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 Shoe Zone'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:86W vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shoe Zone's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shoe Zone'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.
Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Shoe Zone and its competitors. Over the past decade, Shoe Zone's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.18 to 7.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #999999 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Shoe Zone's Buyback Yield % too high?
Shoe Zone's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 7.01. Based on the distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #999999 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shoe Zone has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shoe Zone's Buyback Yield % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Shoe Zone ranks #999999 out of 412 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Shoe Zone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Historically, Shoe Zone's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.18 to 7.01 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 412 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. 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 Shoe Zone and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shoe Zone's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shoe Zone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.57, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Shoe Zone's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 Shoe Zone (FRA:86W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shoe Zone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.57.
GuruFocus considers Shoe Zone to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:86W:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: €0.57 vs. price of €0.43 (24.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:86W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shoe Zone PLC operates as a footwear retailer offering a wide range and a variety of shoes for all ages, it functions with over 500 stores across the UK. The group has a single distribution center which is located in Leicester, England. Its online offering combined with its store portfolio allows customers to shop via multiple channels. Shoe zone operates in the United Kingdom.
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