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The historical data trend for VersaBank'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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, VersaBank'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.
VersaBank Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, VersaBank's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VersaBank'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.
VersaBank (FRA:VEW) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.46 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on VersaBank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VersaBank ranks #548 out of 624 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is VersaBank's Buyback Yield % too high?
VersaBank's current Buyback Yield % is -0.46. Based on the distribution chart, VersaBank ranks #548 out of 624 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VersaBank has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VersaBank's Buyback Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, VersaBank ranks #548 out of 624 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places VersaBank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 624 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 VersaBank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VersaBank's current Buyback Yield % is -0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VersaBank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VersaBank (FRA:VEW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.66, compared to a current price of €18.10 — trading 69.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.46. VersaBank's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 VersaBank (FRA:VEW), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.46 as of Jul. 16, 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 VersaBank (FRA:VEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VersaBank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.10 is trading 69.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.66.
GuruFocus considers VersaBank to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VEW:
Buyback Yield %: -0.46
GF Value™: €10.66 vs. price of €18.10 (69.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VersaBank is a Schedule I Canadian bank that provides mainly commercial lending and banking services to select niche markets in Canada and the United States. Its products and services include credit assets, deposits, and cybersecurity services through its wholly owned subsidiary. The bank operates through four segments: Digital Banking Canada and Digital Banking USA, both using a business-to-business model with proprietary financial technology to serve underserved markets; DRTC, which provides cybersecurity services and banking and financial technology development; and Digital Meteor, which owns proprietary technology supporting next-generation digital assets, including Real Bank Deposit Tokens (RBDTs). The majority of revenue comes from Digital Banking.
72GF Score
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