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Willis Towers WatsonFRA:WTY -2.56%77 Buyback Yield % is 6.42 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 2.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:WTY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €287.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 205 Insurance companies, Willis Towers Watson ranks better than 88.78% 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.
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Willis Towers Watson Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Towers Watson's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
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FRA:WTY vs BRO, ERIE, NP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Willis Towers Watson'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.
Willis Towers Watson Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Willis Towers Watson's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Willis Towers Watson'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.
Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.42 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Willis Towers Watson and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #23 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Willis Towers Watson's Buyback Yield % too high?
Willis Towers Watson's current Buyback Yield % of 6.42 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 2.88. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.78. Willis Towers Watson's value of 6.42 is 723.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #23 out of 205 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Willis Towers Watson has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Towers Watson's Buyback Yield % compare to BRO and ERIE?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Willis Towers Watson ranks #23 out of 205 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Willis Towers Watson in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.78. Willis Towers Watson's value of 6.42 is 723.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.88 vs. the industry median of 0.78, Willis Towers Watson 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. Willis Towers Watson's current Buyback Yield % of 6.42 is 723.1% 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 Willis Towers Watson 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. Willis Towers Watson's current Buyback Yield % is 6.42, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 2.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Towers Watson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €287.77, compared to a current price of €251.20 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.42, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 2.88 and 723.1% above the Insurance industry median of 0.78. Willis Towers Watson's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.42 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 Willis Towers Watson (FRA:WTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Towers Watson stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €251.20 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €287.77.
GuruFocus considers Willis Towers Watson to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WTY:
Buyback Yield %: 6.42 (123% above median its 10-year median of 2.88)
GF Value™: €287.77 vs. price of €251.20 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 723.1% above the Insurance median (#23 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willis Towers Watson PLC is an advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides data-driven, insight-led solutions in the areas of people, risk, and capital. The company's segments include Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) and Risk & Broking (R&B). The HWC segment provides an array of advice, broking, solutions and technology for employee benefit plans, institutional investors, compensation and career programs, and employee experience overall. It focuses on four key areas: Health, Wealth, Career and Benefits Delivery & Outsourcing. The R&B segment provides risk advice, insurance brokerage and consulting services to clients ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations. Its R&B segment includes two businesses: Corporate Risk & Broking and Insurance Consulting and Technology.
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