JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) Buyback Yield %: 39.27 (As of Aug. 01, 2026) — 166% Above Median

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FRA:JBG JBG SMITH Properties FRA:JBG
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GF Value €18.47
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What is JBG SMITH Properties Buyback Yield %?

JBG SMITH Properties FRA:JBG -2.48% 62 Buyback Yield % is 39.27 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 166% above its 10-year median of 14.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:JBG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.47. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 REITs companies, JBG SMITH Properties ranks better than 98.55% 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.

JBG SMITH Properties's current buyback yield was 39.27%.


JBG SMITH Properties Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JBG SMITH Properties'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.

JBG SMITH Properties Buyback Yield % Chart

JBG SMITH Properties Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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JBG SMITH Properties Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.86 39.87 33.21 43.82 37.67

FRA:JBG vs CTO, ESRT, GOOD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, JBG SMITH Properties'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.


JBG SMITH Properties Buyback Yield % vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, JBG SMITH Properties's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JBG SMITH Properties's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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JBG SMITH Properties Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

JBG SMITH Properties'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
=- (-378.881 + 0) / 839.3307
=45.14%

JBG SMITH Properties'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
=- (-277.61 + 0) / 747.6864
=37.13%

* 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 39.27 mean?
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a Buyback Yield % of 39.27 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. This is 166% above median its historical median of 14.74. According to the industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #5 out of 344 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is JBG SMITH Properties' Buyback Yield % too high?
JBG SMITH Properties' current Buyback Yield % of 39.27 is 166% above median its 10-year median of 14.74. The REITs industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. JBG SMITH Properties' value of 39.27 is 130800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #5 out of 344 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JBG SMITH Properties has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBG SMITH Properties' Buyback Yield % compare to CTO and ESRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #5 out of 344 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places JBG SMITH Properties in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. JBG SMITH Properties' value of 39.27 is 130800% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.74 vs. the industry median of 0.03, JBG SMITH Properties 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 REITs company?
The median Buyback Yield % among REITs companies is 0.03, based on 344 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. JBG SMITH Properties's current Buyback Yield % of 39.27 is 130800% 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 JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBG SMITH Properties's current Buyback Yield % is 39.27, which is 166% above median its own 10-year median of 14.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBG SMITH Properties stock overvalued right now?
JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) has a current Buyback Yield % of 39.27. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.47, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 39.27, which is 166% above median its 10-year median of 14.74 and 130800% above the REITs industry median of 0.03. JBG SMITH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG), the current Buyback Yield % is 39.27 as of Aug. 01, 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 JBG SMITH Properties (FRA:JBG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.80 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.47.

Key valuation signals for FRA:JBG:

  • Buyback Yield %: 39.27 (166% above median its 10-year median of 14.74)
  • GF Value™: €18.47 vs. price of €11.80 (36.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 130800% above the REITs median (#5 of 344)

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


JBG SMITH Properties Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges JBGS:USA
Address 4747 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
JBG SMITH Properties is a real estate investment trust based in the United States. It owns, operates, invests in, and develops real estate assets concentrated in amenity-rich, metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC. In addition, the company also provides fee-based real estate services to legacy funds through its third-party real estate services business. The operating segments of the company are commercial, multifamily, and third-party real estate services. It generates maximum revenue from the commercial segment.
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