Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) Buyback Yield %: -12.84 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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HKSE:01159 Smart Digital Technology Group Ltd HKSE:01159
29 GF Score
Price HK$2.58
GF Value HK$0.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Smart Digital Technology Group Buyback Yield %?

Smart Digital Technology Group HKSE:01159 29 Buyback Yield % is -12.84 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01159 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 288 Media - Diversified companies, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks worse than 79.17% 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.

Smart Digital Technology Group's current buyback yield was -12.84%.


Smart Digital Technology Group Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Smart Digital Technology Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Smart Digital Technology 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.

Smart Digital Technology Group Buyback Yield % Chart

Smart Digital Technology Group Annual Data
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Buyback Yield %
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Smart Digital Technology Group Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01159 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Smart Digital Technology 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.


Smart Digital Technology Group Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Smart Digital Technology Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Smart Digital Technology Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Smart Digital Technology Group Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Smart Digital Technology Group's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 47.004) / 273.78208
=-17.17%

Smart Digital Technology Group's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 47.004) / 273.78208
=-17.17%

* 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 .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -12.84 mean?
Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) has a Buyback Yield % of -12.84 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #228 out of 288 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.2%.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Smart Digital Technology Group's current Buyback Yield % is -12.84. Based on the distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #228 out of 288 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Smart Digital Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Digital Technology Group's Buyback Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Smart Digital Technology Group ranks #228 out of 288 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Smart Digital Technology Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. 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?
The median Buyback Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.02, based on 288 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. 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 Smart Digital Technology Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified 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. Smart Digital Technology Group's current Buyback Yield % is -12.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Digital Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.52, compared to a current price of HK$2.58 — trading 396.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -12.84. Smart Digital Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159), the current Buyback Yield % is -12.84 as of Aug. 30, 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 Smart Digital Technology Group (HKSE:01159) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smart Digital Technology Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$2.58 is trading 396.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.52. GuruFocus considers Smart Digital Technology Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01159:

  • Buyback Yield %: -12.84
  • GF Value™: HK$0.52 vs. price of HK$2.58 (396.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01159 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Smart Digital Technology Group Business Description

Address 16 Harcourt Road, Room 406, 4th floor, Hong Kong, HKG
Smart Digital Technology Group Ltd formerly Starlight Culture Entertainment Group Ltd is engaged in media and culture business. It operates in a single segment Media and Culture business that engages in investment production and distribution of entertainment content such as film and television programs. The company operates in USA, Hong Kong and the PRC, it derives revenue from the United States of America.
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