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Heineken NVHINKF 81 Buyback Yield % is 1.66 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 2271% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates HINKF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 61 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Heineken NV ranks better than 75.41% 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 Heineken NV'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.
HINKF vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV Buyback Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Heineken NV's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heineken NV'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.
Heineken NV (HINKF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.66 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Heineken NV and its competitors. This is 2271% above median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #15 out of 61 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Heineken NV's Buyback Yield % too high?
Heineken NV's current Buyback Yield % of 1.66 is 2271% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Heineken NV's value of 1.66 is 8200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #15 out of 61 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heineken NV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heineken NV's Buyback Yield % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Heineken NV ranks #15 out of 61 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Heineken NV in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Heineken NV's value of 1.66 is 8200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Heineken NV 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.02, based on 61 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. Heineken NV's current Buyback Yield % of 1.66 is 8200% 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 Heineken NV and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heineken NV's current Buyback Yield % is 1.66, which is 2271% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heineken NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV (HINKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.59, compared to a current price of $86.19 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.66, which is 2271% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 8200% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.02. Heineken NV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Heineken NV (HINKF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.66 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 Heineken NV (HINKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heineken NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $86.19 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.59.
GuruFocus considers Heineken NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HINKF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.66 (2271% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: $88.59 vs. price of $86.19 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8200% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#15 of 61)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HINKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heineken is the world's second-largest brewer behind Anheuser-Busch InBev. It has the leading position in many European markets, including the Netherlands, Austria, Greece, and Italy. Its flagship brand, Heineken, is the world's leading international premium lager by volume and has spawned several brand extensions including Heineken 0.0 and Heineken Silver. Heineken is the world's biggest cider producer. Its portfolio also includes brands in the nonalcoholic, Belgian, and craft beer categories.
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