Axis Capital HoldingsFRA:AXV +4.95%82 Buyback Yield % is 6.31 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 7.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:AXV with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Insurance companies, Axis Capital Holdings ranks better than 88.29% 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.
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Axis Capital Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axis Capital Holdings'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:AXV vs FAF, ACT, ESNT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Axis Capital Holdings'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.
Axis Capital Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Axis Capital Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axis Capital Holdings'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.
Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.31 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 7.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #24 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Axis Capital Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Axis Capital Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 6.31 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.27. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.79. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 6.31 is 698.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #24 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axis Capital Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axis Capital Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to FAF and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Axis Capital Holdings ranks #24 out of 205 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Axis Capital Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.79. Axis Capital Holdings' value of 6.31 is 698.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.27 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Axis Capital Holdings 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 Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.79, based on 205 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. Axis Capital Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 6.31 is 698.7% 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 Axis Capital Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axis Capital Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 6.31, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 7.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axis Capital Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.21, compared to a current price of €95.50 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.31, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.27 and 698.7% above the Insurance industry median of 0.79. Axis Capital Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.31 as of Jul. 02, 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 Axis Capital Holdings (FRA:AXV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axis Capital Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €95.50 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €90.21.
GuruFocus considers Axis Capital Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AXV:
Buyback Yield %: 6.31 (13% below median its 10-year median of 7.27)
GF Value™: €90.21 vs. price of €95.50 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 698.7% above the Insurance median (#24 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States (U.S.), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of Insurance and Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, and also has its presence in Ireland, Lloyd's of London, and Bermuda.
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