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Wilson Bayly Holmes-OvconJSE:WBO -1.22%82 Buyback Yield % is 1.69 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 1.54. GuruFocus rates JSE:WBO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R171.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 528 Construction companies, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks better than 82.95% 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.
* 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:WBO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Buyback Yield % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.69 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #90 out of 528 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Buyback Yield % too high?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Buyback Yield % of 1.69 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Based on the distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #90 out of 528 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Buyback Yield % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon ranks #90 out of 528 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Construction company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Construction 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Buyback Yield % is 1.69, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 1.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R171.06, compared to a current price of R165.85 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.69, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 1.54. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.69 as of Jul. 20, 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R165.85 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R171.06.
GuruFocus considers Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:WBO:
Buyback Yield %: 1.69 (10% above median its 10-year median of 1.54)
GF Value™: R171.06 vs. price of R165.85 (3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd is a South Africa-based construction company. The company's business activities encompass designing, construction, and procurement, as well as civil engineering, works for large-scale public and private projects, roads and earthworks projects, and turnkey projects. The company also provides construction materials, real estate development, and other services. Its customers predominantly come from the retail, residential, hotel and entertainment, infrastructure, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Its segment include: Building and civil Engineering, Roads and earthworks, Property developments, Construction materials, and United Kingdom. It operates in South Africa, United Kingdom and Rest of Africa, of which maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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