GCAAF (Guardian Capital Group) Buyback Yield %: 0.77 (As of Jul. 02, 2026) — 68% Below Median


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What is Guardian Capital Group Buyback Yield %?

Guardian Capital Group GCAAF 62 Buyback Yield % is 0.77 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates GCAAF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.30. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Guardian Capital Group's current buyback yield was 0.77%.


Guardian Capital Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Guardian Capital Group'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.

Guardian Capital Group Buyback Yield % Chart

Guardian Capital Group Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Buyback Yield %
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Guardian Capital Group Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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GCAAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Guardian Capital Group'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.


Guardian Capital Group Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Guardian Capital Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Capital Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Guardian Capital Group Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Guardian Capital Group's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-21.006 + 3.154) / 696.77069
=2.56%

Guardian Capital Group's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-12.09 + 2.982) / 1180.83955
=0.77%

* 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 0.77 mean?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.77 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Guardian Capital Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.36 to 4.47.
Is Guardian Capital Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.77 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 4.47. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Guardian Capital Group's value of 0.77 is 305.3% above this industry median. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's Buyback Yield % of 0.77 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Guardian Capital Group's value of 0.77 is 305.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Guardian Capital Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.36 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Guardian Capital Group 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 Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.19, based on 756 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. Guardian Capital Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.77 is 305.3% 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 Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Capital Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.77, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 2.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.77. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.30, compared to a current price of $49.40 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.77, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 305.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.77 as of Jul. 02, 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.40 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.30.

Key valuation signals for GCAAF:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.77 (68% below median its 10-year median of 2.42)
  • GF Value™: $48.30 vs. price of $49.40 (2.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 305.3% above the Asset Management median

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


Guardian Capital Group Business Description

Address 199 Bay Street, Suite 2700, P.O. Box 201, Commerce Court West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5L 1E8
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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