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Star Equity HoldingsFRA:HDH1 +0.56%55 Buyback Yield % is 1.78 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:HDH1 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.53. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Conglomerates companies, Star Equity Holdings ranks better than 80.22% 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.
Star Equity Holdings Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Star Equity Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Equity 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:HDH1 vs ATVK, LGPS, GPUS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Star Equity 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.
Star Equity Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Star Equity Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Equity 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.
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.78 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, Star Equity Holdings' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 12.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #36 out of 182 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Star Equity Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Star Equity Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 1.78 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 12.95. The Conglomerates industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Star Equity Holdings' value of 1.78 is 1595.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #36 out of 182 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Equity Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Equity Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to ATVK and LGPS?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #36 out of 182 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Star Equity Holdings in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Star Equity Holdings' value of 1.78 is 1595.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Equity Holdings' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 12.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 0.11, Star Equity 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 0.11, based on 182 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. Star Equity Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 1.78 is 1595.2% 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 Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Equity Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 1.78, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Equity Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) has a current Buyback Yield % of 1.78. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.53, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.78, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 1595.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.11. Star Equity Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.78 as of Jul. 26, 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.53.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HDH1:
Buyback Yield %: 1.78 (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.15)
GF Value™: €13.53 vs. price of €9.00 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1595.2% above the Conglomerates median (#36 of 182)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HDH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified multi-industry holding company operating through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company derives majority of the revenue from Business Services segment that provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions to mid-to-large multinational companies. Service offerings include Recruitment Process Outsourcing, project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services.
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