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PROG HoldingsFRA:AZD +2.54%89 Buyback Yield % is 1.35 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 5.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:AZD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Business Services companies, PROG Holdings ranks better than 68.98% 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 PROG 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:AZD vs VSTS, WLFC, CTOS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, PROG 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.
PROG Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PROG Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PROG 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.
PROG Holdings (FRA:AZD) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.35 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on PROG Holdings and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, PROG Holdings' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 84.07. According to the industry distribution chart, PROG Holdings ranks #134 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is PROG Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
PROG Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 1.35 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 84.07. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. PROG Holdings' value of 1.35 is 1700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PROG Holdings ranks #134 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PROG Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PROG Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to VSTS and WLFC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PROG Holdings ranks #134 out of 432 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts PROG Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. PROG Holdings' value of 1.35 is 1700% above this benchmark. Historically, PROG Holdings' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.66 to 84.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 0.08, PROG 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 a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.08, based on 432 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. PROG Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 1.35 is 1700% 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 PROG Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. PROG Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 1.35, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 5.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PROG Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PROG Holdings (FRA:AZD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.32, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.35, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 1700% above the Business Services industry median of 0.08. PROG Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 8 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 PROG Holdings (FRA:AZD), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.35 as of Jul. 17, 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 PROG Holdings (FRA:AZD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PROG Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €40.40 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.32.
GuruFocus considers PROG Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AZD:
Buyback Yield %: 1.35 (76% below median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: €34.32 vs. price of €40.40 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1700% above the Business Services median (#134 of 432)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AZD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PROG Holdings Inc is a financial technology holding company that provides transparent and competitive payment options to consumers. The company has two reportable segments: Progressive Leasing, an in-store, app-based, and e-commerce point-of-sale lease-to-own solutions provider; and Vive Financial (Vive), an omnichannel provider of second-look revolving credit products. The majority of the revenue of the company is earned through the Progressive Leasing segment.
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