Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) Buyback Yield %: -2.05 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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HKSE:08237 Link Holdings Ltd HKSE:08237
32 GF Score
Price HK$0.80
GF Value HK$0.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Link Holdings Buyback Yield %?

Link Holdings HKSE:08237 -9.60% 32 Buyback Yield % is -2.05 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08237 with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Travel & Leisure companies, Link Holdings ranks worse than 70.9% 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.

Link Holdings's current buyback yield was -2.05%.


Link Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Link Holdings'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.

Link Holdings Buyback Yield % Chart

Link Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Link Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:08237 vs MAR, HLT, H: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Lodging subindustry, Link Holdings'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.


Link Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Link Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Link Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Link Holdings Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Link Holdings'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 + 3.941) / 48.24576
=-8.17%

Link Holdings'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 + 3.941) / 48.24576
=-8.17%

* 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 -2.05 mean?
Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) has a Buyback Yield % of -2.05 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Link Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Link Holdings ranks #173 out of 244 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Link Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Link Holdings' current Buyback Yield % is -2.05. Based on the distribution chart, Link Holdings ranks #173 out of 244 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Link Holdings has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Link Holdings ranks #173 out of 244 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Link Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.29. 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.29, based on 244 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 Link Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is -2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.14, compared to a current price of HK$0.80 — trading 471.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -2.05. Link Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Link Holdings (HKSE:08237), the current Buyback Yield % is -2.05 as of Aug. 21, 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 Link Holdings (HKSE:08237) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.80 is trading 471.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.14. GuruFocus considers Link Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:08237:

  • Buyback Yield %: -2.05
  • GF Value™: HK$0.14 vs. price of HK$0.80 (471.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08237 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Link Holdings Business Description

Address Nos. 317 & 319 Des Voeux Road Central, Flat I, 16th Floor (Room 1609), Kai Tak Commercial Building, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HKG
Link Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the operation of hotel services and property investment in the Southeast Asia region. The Company's reportable segments are: operation of hotel business in Singapore, Indonesia, and Japan; and distressed debt asset management in the PRC. The majority of the Company's revenue is generated from the operation of the hotel business in Japan.
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