E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) Buyback Yield %: -1.35 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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JSE:EMH E Media Holdings Ltd JSE:EMH
60 GF Score
Price R2.12
GF Value R2.36
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is E Media Holdings Buyback Yield %?

E Media Holdings JSE:EMH 60 Buyback Yield % is -1.35 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMH with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Media - Diversified companies, E Media Holdings ranks worse than 65.23% 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.

E Media Holdings's current buyback yield was -1.35%.


E Media Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for E Media 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.

E Media Holdings Buyback Yield % Chart

E Media Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
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E Media Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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JSE:EMH vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, E Media 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.


E Media Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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E Media Holdings Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

E Media Holdings'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
=- (-43.156 + 59.51) / 1652.16483
=-0.99%

E Media Holdings'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
=- (-43.156 + 59.51) / 1652.16483
=-0.99%

* 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 -1.35 mean?
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) has a Buyback Yield % of -1.35 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on E Media Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #212 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is E Media Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
E Media Holdings' current Buyback Yield % is -1.35. Based on the distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #212 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #212 out of 325 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places E Media Holdings in the lower half of its industry. 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?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. 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 E Media Holdings and its competitors. E Media Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is -1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.36, compared to a current price of R2.12 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -1.35. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH), the current Buyback Yield % is -1.35 as of Jul. 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R2.12 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.36. GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:EMH:

  • Buyback Yield %: -1.35
  • GF Value™: R2.36 vs. price of R2.12 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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


E Media Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges EMN:South Africa
Address 4 Albury Road, Dunkeld West, Hyde Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
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