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Pepco Group NVFRA:8UX -0.32%66 Buyback Yield % is 2.09 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 2.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:8UX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Retail - Defensive companies, Pepco Group NV ranks better than 73.68% 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 Pepco Group NV'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:8UX vs WMT, COST, TGT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pepco Group NV's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pepco Group NV'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.
Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.09 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Pepco Group NV and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 2.41. Over the past decade, Pepco Group NV's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.47 to 3.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #25 out of 95 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Pepco Group NV's Buyback Yield % too high?
Pepco Group NV's current Buyback Yield % of 2.09 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 3.34. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.35. Pepco Group NV's value of 2.09 is 497.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #25 out of 95 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pepco Group NV has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pepco Group NV's Buyback Yield % compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Pepco Group NV ranks #25 out of 95 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Pepco Group NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.35. Pepco Group NV's value of 2.09 is 497.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pepco Group NV's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.47 to 3.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.41 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Pepco Group NV 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.35, based on 95 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. Pepco Group NV's current Buyback Yield % of 2.09 is 497.1% 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 Pepco Group NV and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pepco Group NV's current Buyback Yield % is 2.09, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 2.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pepco Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.10, compared to a current price of €9.82 — trading 92.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.09, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 2.41 and 497.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.35. Pepco Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.09 as of Aug. 23, 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 Pepco Group NV (FRA:8UX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pepco Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.82 is trading 92.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.10.
GuruFocus considers Pepco Group NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8UX:
Buyback Yield %: 2.09 (13% below median its 10-year median of 2.41)
GF Value™: €5.10 vs. price of €9.82 (92.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 497.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#25 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8UX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pepco Group NV is a pan-European, multi-format discount chain of multi-branch stores under the Pepco, Dealz, and Poundland brands. The group's stores offer clothing, home furnishings, including toys and seasonal products, as well as FMCG products. The revenue is derived from geographical segments, namely the United Kingdom, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, and the Rest of Europe.
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