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Lewis GroupJSE:LEW +0.42%92 Buyback Yield % is 1.53 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 5.01. GuruFocus rates JSE:LEW with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lewis Group ranks better than 74.03% 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 Lewis Group'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:LEW vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lewis Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lewis Group'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.
Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.53 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lewis Group and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 5.01. Over the past decade, Lewis Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.41 to 13.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #107 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Lewis Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Lewis Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.53 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 13.86. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Lewis Group's value of 1.53 is 992.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #107 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lewis Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lewis Group's Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lewis Group ranks #107 out of 412 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Lewis Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Lewis Group's value of 1.53 is 992.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Lewis Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.41 to 13.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.01 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Lewis Group 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 412 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. Lewis Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.53 is 992.9% 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 Lewis Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lewis Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.53, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 5.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lewis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.07, compared to a current price of R98.41 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.53, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.01 and 992.9% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Lewis Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.53 as of Jul. 15, 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 Lewis Group (JSE:LEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lewis Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R98.41 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.07.
GuruFocus considers Lewis Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:LEW:
Buyback Yield %: 1.53 (69% below median its 10-year median of 5.01)
GF Value™: R84.07 vs. price of R98.41 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 992.9% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#107 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:LEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lewis Group Ltd is a South Africa-based retailer of household furniture and electrical appliances through its three trading brands, Lewis, Beares, and Best Home and Electric. Lewis sells a range of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 4 to 7 categories. Best Home and Electric is a retailer of electrical appliances, sound and vision equipment, and furniture, targeting LSM four to seven customers. Its operating segments are Traditional retail and Cash retail. The company generates majority of the revenue from Traditional retail segment. Beares is a retailer of upmarket furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics to customers in the LSM 6 to 9 categories.
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