The9 (FRA:FZK0) Buyback Yield %: -9.15 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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FRA:FZK0 The9 Ltd FRA:FZK0
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What is The9 Buyback Yield %?

The9 FRA:FZK0 -6.21% 50 Buyback Yield % is -9.15 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FZK0 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.39. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Capital Markets companies, The9 ranks worse than 69.62% 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.

The9's current buyback yield was -9.15%.


The9 Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The9'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.

The9 Buyback Yield % Chart

The9 Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -102.48 -0.04 -1.19 -1.34 -4.60

The9 Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.11 0.00 -1.43 0.00 -4.61

FRA:FZK0 vs BTCS, PLUT, VIP: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, The9'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.


The9 Buyback Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The9's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The9's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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The9 Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

The9's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 3.82) / 82.9817
=-4.60%

The9's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 3.82) / 82.9817
=-4.60%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -9.15 mean?
The9 (FRA:FZK0) has a Buyback Yield % of -9.15 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The9 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The9 ranks #181 out of 260 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is The9's Buyback Yield % too high?
The9's current Buyback Yield % is -9.15. Based on the distribution chart, The9 ranks #181 out of 260 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The9 has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The9's Buyback Yield % compare to BTCS and PLUT?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The9 ranks #181 out of 260 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places The9 in the lower half of its industry. 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Capital Markets industry context. 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 The9 and its competitors. The9's current Buyback Yield % is -9.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The9 stock overvalued right now?
The9 (FRA:FZK0) has a current Buyback Yield % of -9.15. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.39, compared to a current price of €3.02 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -9.15. The9's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 The9 (FRA:FZK0), the current Buyback Yield % is -9.15 as of Jul. 27, 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 The9 (FRA:FZK0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The9 stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.02 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.39.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FZK0:

  • Buyback Yield %: -9.15
  • GF Value™: €2.39 vs. price of €3.02 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FZK0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The9 Business Description

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Address No.130 Wu Song Road, 17 Floor, Hong Kou District, Shanghai, CHN, 200080
The9 Ltd operates a cryptocurrency mining business. It provides computing power, or hash rate, to a Bitcoin mining pool and is entitled to receive a fractional share of Bitcoin award from the Bitcoin mining pool in return. The company generates its revenues from customers in Greater China, Asia/Eastern Europe, and North America. Its segments are: Crypto mining business, and Online game services, out of which Crypto mining business derives maximum revenue.
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