African Rainbow MineralsHAM:EB9 +0.55%74 Buyback Yield % is 1.42 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 689% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates HAM:EB9 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 97.52% 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.
* 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals'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.
African Rainbow Minerals Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals'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.
African Rainbow Minerals (HAM:EB9) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.42 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 689% above median its historical median of 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #35 out of 1410 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' Buyback Yield % too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current Buyback Yield % of 1.42 is 689% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #35 out of 1410 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #35 out of 1410 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places African Rainbow Minerals in the top 3% 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 African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. African Rainbow Minerals's current Buyback Yield % is 1.42, which is 689% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (HAM:EB9) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.11, compared to a current price of €9.10 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.42, which is 689% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 African Rainbow Minerals (HAM:EB9), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.42 as of Jun. 28, 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 African Rainbow Minerals (HAM:EB9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.10 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.11.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:EB9:
Buyback Yield %: 1.42 (689% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: €12.11 vs. price of €9.10 (24.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:EB9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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