Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) Buyback Yield %: -16.86 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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FRA:G4P0 Lycos Energy Inc FRA:G4P0
38 GF Score
Price €1.17
GF Value €0.86
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lycos Energy Buyback Yield %?

Lycos Energy FRA:G4P0 +14.71% 38 Buyback Yield % is -16.86 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:G4P0 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Oil & Gas companies, Lycos Energy ranks worse than 84.25% 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.

Lycos Energy's current buyback yield was -16.86%.


Lycos Energy Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lycos Energy'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.

Lycos Energy Buyback Yield % Chart

Lycos Energy Annual Data
Trend Oct21 Oct22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
0.00 0.00 -20.30 0.00 168.84

Lycos Energy Quarterly Data
Oct21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 0.00 0.00 0.00 147.54 -14.32

FRA:G4P0 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Lycos Energy'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.


Lycos Energy Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Lycos Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lycos Energy Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Lycos Energy'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
=- (-29.662 + 0) / 17.56854
=168.84%

Lycos Energy's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 18.914) / 127.46242
=-14.84%

* 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 -16.86 mean?
Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) has a Buyback Yield % of -16.86 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lycos Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #353 out of 419 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84.2%.
Is Lycos Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Lycos Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -16.86. Based on the distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #353 out of 419 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lycos Energy has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lycos Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Lycos Energy ranks #353 out of 419 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lycos Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 419 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. 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 Lycos Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lycos Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -16.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lycos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.86, compared to a current price of €1.17 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -16.86. Lycos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0), the current Buyback Yield % is -16.86 as of Jul. 24, 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 Lycos Energy (FRA:G4P0) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lycos Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.17 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.86. GuruFocus considers Lycos Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:G4P0:

  • Buyback Yield %: -16.86
  • GF Value™: €0.86 vs. price of €1.17 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G4P0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lycos Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges LCX:Canada
Address 520 - 3 Avenue SW, Suite 1010, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 0R3
Lycos Energy Inc is a Canadian resource company engaged in the exploration for and development of petroleum and natural gas production in western Canada. The company operates in high-quality, heavy-oil development assets in the East Central, Alberta area. Its projects include Frog Lake, Alberta; Lloydminster, Saskatchewan; Elnora, Alberta; and Northern, Alberta.
38GF Score

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