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Premier GroupJSE:PMR +1.65%61 Buyback Yield % is 1.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 6.57. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of R146.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 103 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks better than 66.99% 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 Premier 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier 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.
Premier Group Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier 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.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 6.57. Over the past decade, Premier Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.00 to 12.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #34 out of 103 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Premier Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Premier Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.00 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 12.02. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Premier Group's value of 1.00 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #34 out of 103 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's Buyback Yield % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #34 out of 103 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Premier Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Premier Group's value of 1.00 is 300% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.00 to 12.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.57 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Premier 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 - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.25, based on 103 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. Premier Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.00 is 300% 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 Premier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.00, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 6.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group (JSE:PMR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R146.34, compared to a current price of R195.80 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.00, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.57 and 300% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.25. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.00 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 Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R195.80 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R146.34.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
Buyback Yield %: 1.00 (85% below median its 10-year median of 6.57)
GF Value™: R146.34 vs. price of R195.80 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 300% above the Retail - Defensive median (#34 of 103)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Premier Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of staple milling and baking products, confectionery and home and personal care (HPC) products. The company is organized into two segments Millbake and Groceries and International. It derives maximum revenue from Millbake segment.
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