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HelicalHLICF 45 Buyback Yield % is 0.35 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates HLICF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 423 Real Estate companies, Helical ranks better than 64.07% 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 Helical'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.
HLICF vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Helical'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.
Helical Buyback Yield % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Helical's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helical'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.
Helical (HLICF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.35 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Helical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #152 out of 423 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Helical's Buyback Yield % too high?
Helical's current Buyback Yield % of 0.35 is near median its 10-year median of 0.35. The Real Estate industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Helical's value of 0.35 is 3400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helical ranks #152 out of 423 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helical has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helical's Buyback Yield % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Helical ranks #152 out of 423 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Helical in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Helical's value of 0.35 is 3400% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Helical 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 Real Estate company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Real Estate companies is 0.01, based on 423 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. Helical's current Buyback Yield % of 0.35 is 3400% 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 Helical and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helical's current Buyback Yield % is 0.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical (HLICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.96, compared to a current price of $2.56 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 3400% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.01. Helical's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Helical (HLICF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.35 as of Aug. 23, 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 Helical (HLICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.56 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.96.
GuruFocus considers Helical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HLICF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.35 (near median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: $1.96 vs. price of $2.56 (30.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3400% above the Real Estate median (#152 of 423)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helical PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company that operates across many sectors of the property industry. Its principal areas of business include high-yielding retail investments, central London office investments, central London office refurbishment, and development projects, regional pre-let food store developments, and retirement villages. The company operates in two segments including investment properties which are owned or leased by the Group for long-term income and for capital appreciation and development properties. It generates a majority of its revenue from Investment properties, which are owned or leased by the company for long-term income and capital appreciation.
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