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Cairn HomesFRA:C5H -2.65%95 Buyback Yield % is 0.52 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:C5H with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Cairn Homes ranks worse than 65.22% 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 Cairn Homes'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:C5H vs DHI, PHM, LEN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Cairn Homes'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.
Cairn Homes Buyback Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cairn Homes's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cairn Homes'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.
Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.52 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Cairn Homes and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #30 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Cairn Homes' Buyback Yield % too high?
Cairn Homes' current Buyback Yield % of 0.52 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 3.08. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.99. Cairn Homes' value of 0.52 is 73.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #30 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cairn Homes has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cairn Homes' Buyback Yield % compare to DHI and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Cairn Homes ranks #30 out of 46 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Cairn Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.99. Cairn Homes' value of 0.52 is 73.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 1.99, Cairn Homes has consistently been below 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.99, based on 46 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. Cairn Homes's current Buyback Yield % of 0.52 is 73.9% below 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 Cairn Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cairn Homes's current Buyback Yield % is 0.52, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cairn Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.59, compared to a current price of €2.39 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.52, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 73.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.99. Cairn Homes' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.52 as of Jul. 16, 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 Cairn Homes (FRA:C5H) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cairn Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.39 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.59.
GuruFocus considers Cairn Homes to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C5H:
Buyback Yield %: 0.52 (83% below median its 10-year median of 3.08)
GF Value™: €2.59 vs. price of €2.39 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#30 of 46)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cairn Homes PLC is an Irish homebuilder. Its core activity is to design and develop properties mainly for residential purposes, mainly in the suburbs of Dublin City. The company's portfolio predominantly comprises new homes, residential communities, and apartments, and to a lesser extent, retail and commercial spaces. Sales of residential properties generate the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically, it operates in a single market, Ireland.
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