Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Buyback Yield %: 1.46 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 39% Below Median

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JSE:PMV Primeserv Group Ltd JSE:PMV
84 GF Score
Price R2.94
GF Value R2.19
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Primeserv Group Buyback Yield %?

Primeserv Group JSE:PMV 84 Buyback Yield % is 1.46 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMV with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, Primeserv Group ranks better than 70.23% 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.

Primeserv Group's current buyback yield was 1.46%.


Primeserv Group Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Primeserv 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.

Primeserv Group Buyback Yield % Chart

Primeserv Group Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Buyback Yield %
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Primeserv Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 4.19 2.89 1.81 1.67 1.53

JSE:PMV vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Primeserv 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.


Primeserv Group Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Primeserv Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Primeserv Group's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Primeserv Group Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Primeserv Group's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-3.073 + 0) / 183.8625
=1.67%

Primeserv Group's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-3.147 + 0) / 205.282
=1.53%

* 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 1.46 mean?
Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.46 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Primeserv Group and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, Primeserv Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #128 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is Primeserv Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Primeserv Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.46 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 6.89. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Primeserv Group's value of 1.46 is 1436.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #128 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Primeserv Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Primeserv Group's Buyback Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Primeserv Group ranks #128 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Primeserv Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Primeserv Group's value of 1.46 is 1436.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Primeserv Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 6.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Primeserv 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 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. Primeserv Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.46 is 1436.8% 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 Primeserv Group and its competitors. For the Business Services 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. Primeserv Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.46, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Primeserv Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.19, compared to a current price of R2.94 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.46, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 1436.8% above the Business Services industry median of 0.10. Primeserv Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.46 as of Jul. 19, 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 Primeserv Group (JSE:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Primeserv Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R2.94 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.19. GuruFocus considers Primeserv Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMV:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.46 (39% below median its 10-year median of 2.40)
  • GF Value™: R2.19 vs. price of R2.94 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1436.8% above the Business Services median (#128 of 430)

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


Primeserv Group Business Description

Address 25 Rudd Road, Illovo, Sandton, Johanessburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Primeserv Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company focuses on business support services delivering specialized human capital management services and solutions. Its operating segment includes Integrated Business Support Services and Shared Services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Integrated Business Support Services segment. It serves various industries such as Agriculture, Automotive, Banking, Construction, Design and Draughting, Transportation, Engineering, Financial and Insurance, Food Production, Government Services, Harbours and Railways, Hospital, Nursing, Medical, Logistics and Distribution Centres, Mechanical, Mining, Paper and Pulp, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Power Generation, Retail and Wholesale, Tourism, Telecoms, Warehousing, Waste Management.
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