Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Buyback Yield %: 0.80 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 45% Above Median

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JSE:DNB Deneb Investments Ltd JSE:DNB
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Price R2.21
GF Value R2.73
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Deneb Investments Buyback Yield %?

Deneb Investments JSE:DNB 82 Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates JSE:DNB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 184 Conglomerates companies, Deneb Investments ranks better than 65.76% 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.

Deneb Investments's current buyback yield was 0.80%.


Deneb Investments Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deneb Investments'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.

Deneb Investments Buyback Yield % Chart

Deneb Investments Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
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Deneb Investments Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.49 0.37 0.60 0.69

JSE:DNB vs HON, MMM: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deneb Investments'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.


Deneb Investments Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deneb Investments's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deneb Investments's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Deneb Investments Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Deneb Investments's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-7.818 + 0) / 1139.08548
=0.69%

Deneb Investments's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-7.818 + 0) / 1139.08548
=0.69%

* 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 0.80 mean?
Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.80 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Deneb Investments and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Deneb Investments' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 33.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #63 out of 184 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Deneb Investments' Buyback Yield % too high?
Deneb Investments' current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 33.90. The Conglomerates industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Deneb Investments' value of 0.80 is 700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #63 out of 184 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deneb Investments has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deneb Investments' Buyback Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Deneb Investments ranks #63 out of 184 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Deneb Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Deneb Investments' value of 0.80 is 700% above this benchmark. Historically, Deneb Investments' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 33.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Deneb Investments 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 0.10, based on 184 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. Deneb Investments's current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 700% 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 Deneb Investments and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deneb Investments's current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deneb Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.73, compared to a current price of R2.21 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 700% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.10. Deneb Investments' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Jul. 18, 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 Deneb Investments (JSE:DNB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deneb Investments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.21 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.73. GuruFocus considers Deneb Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:DNB:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.80 (45% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
  • GF Value™: R2.73 vs. price of R2.21 (19% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 700% above the Conglomerates median (#63 of 184)

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


Deneb Investments Business Description

Address 368 Main Road, 5th Floor, Deneb House, Observatory, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 7925
Deneb Investments Ltd is a diversified investment company operating in southern Africa. The company's operating segment includes Properties; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Automotive Parts Manufacturing; and Branded Product Distribution. Industrial Product Manufacturing and Branded Product Distribution segments together contribute to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments include South Africa, Other African countries, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, of which the majority of the revenue is generated from South Africa.
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