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Hudaco IndustriesJSE:HDC +0.52%87 Buyback Yield % is 1.24 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates JSE:HDC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R198.65 (Fairly Valued). Among 67 Industrial Distribution companies, Hudaco Industries ranks better than 68.66% 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 Hudaco Industries'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:HDC vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hudaco Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hudaco Industries'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.
Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.24 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hudaco Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.22. Over the past decade, Hudaco Industries' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.13 to 6.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #21 out of 67 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Hudaco Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
Hudaco Industries' current Buyback Yield % of 1.24 is near median its 10-year median of 1.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 6.72. The Industrial Distribution industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Hudaco Industries' value of 1.24 is 490.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #21 out of 67 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hudaco Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hudaco Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hudaco Industries ranks #21 out of 67 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Hudaco Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Hudaco Industries' value of 1.24 is 490.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hudaco Industries' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.13 to 6.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.22 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Hudaco Industries 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.21, based on 67 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. Hudaco Industries's current Buyback Yield % of 1.24 is 490.5% 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 Hudaco Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hudaco Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 1.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hudaco Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R198.65, compared to a current price of R192.00 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.22 and 490.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.21. Hudaco Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100. 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.24 as of Jul. 17, 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 Hudaco Industries (JSE:HDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hudaco Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R192.00 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R198.65.
GuruFocus considers Hudaco Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HDC:
Buyback Yield %: 1.24 (near median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: R198.65 vs. price of R192.00 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 490.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#21 of 67)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hudaco Industries Ltd is engaged in importing and distributing branded automotive, industrial and electrical consumable products. The company operates in two business segment such as Consumer-related product segment which includes power tools, security equipment, communication equipment, automotive and batteries, and Engineering consumables segment which consist of bearings, diesel engines and spares, and power transmission. It generates maximum revenue from Engineering consumables segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from South Africa.
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