First Class Metals (FRA:WN9) Buyback Yield %: -3.71 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


What is First Class Metals Buyback Yield %?

First Class Metals FRA:WN9 Buyback Yield % is -3.71 as of Jul. 04, 2026. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,413 Metals & Mining companies, First Class Metals ranks better than 80.18% 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.

First Class Metals's current buyback yield was -3.71%.

First Class Metals Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Class Metals'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.

First Class Metals Buyback Yield % Chart

First Class Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
0.00 -15.09 -32.06 -48.71 -17.03

First Class Metals Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -26.71 -11.42 -45.10 -47.38 -10.17

First Class Metals Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, First Class Metals'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.

First Class Metals Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Class Metals's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Class Metals's Buyback Yield % falls into.


First Class Metals Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

First Class Metals'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
=- (0 + 0.594) / 3.488497
=-17.03%

First Class Metals's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0.594) / 3.488497
=-17.03%

* 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 -3.71 mean?
First Class Metals (FRA:WN9) has a Buyback Yield % of -3.71 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on First Class Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Class Metals ranks #280 out of 1413 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is First Class Metals' Buyback Yield % too high?
First Class Metals' current Buyback Yield % is -3.71. Based on the distribution chart, First Class Metals ranks #280 out of 1413 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does First Class Metals' Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Class Metals ranks #280 out of 1413 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places First Class Metals in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 First Class Metals and its competitors. First Class Metals's current Buyback Yield % is -3.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Class Metals stock overvalued right now?
First Class Metals (FRA:WN9) has a current Buyback Yield % of -3.71. The current Buyback Yield % is -3.71. 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 First Class Metals (FRA:WN9), the current Buyback Yield % is -3.71 as of Jul. 04, 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.

First Class Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges FCM:UK
Address Salesbury Hall Road, Suite 24, Manor Court, Manor Court Offices, Ribchester, Lancashire, Preston, GBR, PR3 3XR
First Class Metals PLC is engaged in the acquisition and the exploration and development of its property assets. Its projects include North Hemlo (Au, Ni, Mo, Cu), Sunbeam (Au), Esa (Au), Kerrs Gold, Zigzag (Li, Ta, Rb), and Rare Earth Element Projects. The company is organized into one corporate function in the UK and the operating segment, being mining and exploration operations.