Intertek GroupHAM:IT1 -0.79%80 Buyback Yield % is 4.13 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 2329% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates HAM:IT1 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.87. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, Intertek Group ranks better than 88.14% 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.
The historical data trend for Intertek 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.
HAM:IT1 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Intertek 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.
Intertek Group Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intertek Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intertek Group'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.
Intertek Group (HAM:IT1) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.13 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Intertek Group and its competitors. This is 2329% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Intertek Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #51 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Intertek Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Intertek Group's current Buyback Yield % of 4.13 is 2329% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 5.18. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Intertek Group's value of 4.13 is 4030% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #51 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intertek Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intertek Group's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intertek Group ranks #51 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Intertek Group in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Intertek Group's value of 4.13 is 4030% above this benchmark. Historically, Intertek Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 5.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Intertek 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 a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 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. Intertek Group's current Buyback Yield % of 4.13 is 4030% 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 Intertek Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intertek Group's current Buyback Yield % is 4.13, which is 2329% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intertek Group stock overvalued right now?
Intertek Group (HAM:IT1) has a current Buyback Yield % of 4.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.87, compared to a current price of €68.65 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.13, which is 2329% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 4030% above the Business Services industry median of 0.10. Intertek Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Intertek Group (HAM:IT1), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.13 as of Jul. 12, 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 Intertek Group (HAM:IT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intertek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €68.65 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.87.
Key valuation signals for HAM:IT1:
Buyback Yield %: 4.13 (2329% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: €58.87 vs. price of €68.65 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4030% above the Business Services median (#51 of 430)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:IT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intertek is one of the largest and oldest companies in the testing, inspection, and certification industry. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites/industrial equipment, and certifying products and systems to ensure compliance with global/company standards. Intertek is one of only three TIC companies operating globally across multiple industries. The firm was listed in 2002 following Charterhouse's divestment. It employs over 40,000 people worldwide.
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