Warner Music GroupHAM:WA4 +0.56%79 Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 583% above its 10-year median of 0.06. GuruFocus rates HAM:WA4 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.31. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Media - Diversified companies, Warner Music Group ranks better than 64.94% 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.
Warner Music Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warner Music 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:WA4 vs NWSA, TKO, PSKY: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Warner Music 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.
Warner Music Group Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Warner Music Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warner Music 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.
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.41 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Warner Music Group and its competitors. This is 583% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Warner Music Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #115 out of 328 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Warner Music Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Warner Music Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.41 is 583% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.47. Based on the distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #115 out of 328 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Warner Music Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warner Music Group's Buyback Yield % compare to NWSA and TKO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Warner Music Group ranks #115 out of 328 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Warner Music Group in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Warner Music Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.47 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Warner Music Group and its competitors. Warner Music Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 583% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warner Music Group stock overvalued right now?
Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.41. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.31, compared to a current price of €24.94 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 583% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Warner Music Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jul. 09, 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 Warner Music Group (HAM:WA4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warner Music Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €24.94 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €30.31.
Key valuation signals for HAM:WA4:
Buyback Yield %: 0.41 (583% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: €30.31 vs. price of €24.94 (17.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:WA4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warner Music is the third-largest of the three major record companies. Recorded music accounts for most of the firm's revenue, with the segment housing notable record labels including Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records. Some of the most successful current artists signed to record deals with Warner include Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Warner's remaining revenue comes from its publishing business, where Warner Chappell represents more than 180,000 songwriters and composers, some of whom are also Warner recording artists but many of whom are not recording artists or are attached to other labels. Warner Chappell controls more than 1 million musical compositions. Access Industries controls 98% of Warner's voting rights, while holding a 72% economic interest.
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