Reinsurance Group of America (FRA:RGPB) Buyback Yield %: 1.44 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:RGPB Reinsurance Group of America Inc FRA:RGPB
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Price €198.80
GF Value €199.19
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What is Reinsurance Group of America Buyback Yield %?

Reinsurance Group of America FRA:RGPB +0.30% 85 Buyback Yield % is 1.44 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:RGPB with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €199.19. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Insurance companies, Reinsurance Group of America ranks better than 57.56% 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.

Reinsurance Group of America's current buyback yield was 1.44%.


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Reinsurance Group of America Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reinsurance Group of America'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.

Reinsurance Group of America Buyback Yield % Chart

Reinsurance Group of America 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 1.34 0.86 2.17 0.19 1.29

Reinsurance Group of America 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 0.38 0.35 0.90 1.28 1.68

FRA:RGPB vs EG, RNR, HG: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Reinsurance Group of America'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.


Reinsurance Group of America Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Reinsurance Group of America's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Reinsurance Group of America's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Reinsurance Group of America Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Reinsurance Group of America'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
=- (-148.596 + 3.416) / 11259.808
=1.29%

Reinsurance Group of America'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
=- (-197.304 + 4.325) / 11398.566
=1.69%

* 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 .

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What does a Buyback Yield % of 1.44 mean?
Reinsurance Group of America (FRA:RGPB) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.44 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Reinsurance Group of America and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Reinsurance Group of America ranks #87 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is Reinsurance Group of America's Buyback Yield % too high?
Reinsurance Group of America's current Buyback Yield % of 1.44 is near median its 10-year median of 1.35. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.78. Reinsurance Group of America's value of 1.44 is 84.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reinsurance Group of America ranks #87 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Reinsurance Group of America has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reinsurance Group of America's Buyback Yield % compare to EG and RNR?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Reinsurance Group of America ranks #87 out of 205 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Reinsurance Group of America in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.78. Reinsurance Group of America's value of 1.44 is 84.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Reinsurance Group of America 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 an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.78, based on 205 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. Reinsurance Group of America's current Buyback Yield % of 1.44 is 84.6% 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 Reinsurance Group of America and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reinsurance Group of America's current Buyback Yield % is 1.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reinsurance Group of America stock overvalued right now?
Reinsurance Group of America (FRA:RGPB) has a current Buyback Yield % of 1.44. The stock's GF Value™ is €199.19, compared to a current price of €198.80 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 84.6% above the Insurance industry median of 0.78. Reinsurance Group of America's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Reinsurance Group of America (FRA:RGPB), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.44 as of Jul. 14, 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 Reinsurance Group of America (FRA:RGPB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reinsurance Group of America stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €198.80 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €199.19.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RGPB:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.44 (near median its 10-year median of 1.35)
  • GF Value™: €199.19 vs. price of €198.80 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.6% above the Insurance median (#87 of 205)

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


Reinsurance Group of America Business Description

Other Exchanges RGA:USA
Address 16600 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, MO, USA, 63017
Reinsurance Group of America Inc is an insurance holding company with operations in the United States, Latin America, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The core products and services include life reinsurance, living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, health reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting, and product development. The company's operations are divided into traditional and financial solution businesses.
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