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Brimstone InvestmentJSE:BRN 41 Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 1.15. GuruFocus rates JSE:BRN with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Brimstone Investment ranks better than 68.2% 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.
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Brimstone Investment Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brimstone Investment'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.
JSE:BRN vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Brimstone Investment's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brimstone Investment'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.
Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.53 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Brimstone Investment and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #159 out of 500 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Brimstone Investment's Buyback Yield % too high?
Brimstone Investment's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Brimstone Investment's value of 0.53 is 5200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #159 out of 500 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brimstone Investment has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brimstone Investment's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Brimstone Investment ranks #159 out of 500 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Brimstone Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Brimstone Investment's value of 0.53 is 5200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.15 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Brimstone Investment 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 500 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. Brimstone Investment's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 5200% 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 Brimstone Investment and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Brimstone Investment's current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 1.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brimstone Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.42, compared to a current price of R5.50 — trading 1209.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 1.15 and 5200% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Brimstone Investment's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 9 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Aug. 20, 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 Brimstone Investment (JSE:BRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brimstone Investment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R5.50 is trading 1209.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of R0.42.
GuruFocus considers Brimstone Investment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BRN:
Buyback Yield %: 0.53 (54% below median its 10-year median of 1.15)
GF Value™: R0.42 vs. price of R5.50 (1209.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5200% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#159 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd is an investment holding company. The company invests in various sectors, including food, financial services, healthcare, clothing, and others. The primary business segments of the Group are Food and Investments. The company generates maximum revenue from the Investment segment. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, which derives maximum revenue; Australia; Europe; and Other Markets.
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