Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Buyback Yield %: -0.11 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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KUW:ALG Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG
23 GF Score
Price KWD0.88
GF Value KWD0.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Buyback Yield %?

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC KUW:ALG -0.90% 23 Buyback Yield % is -0.11 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:ALG with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Vehicles & Parts companies, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks worse than 63.72% 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.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current buyback yield was -0.11%.


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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Buyback Yield % Chart

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
0.00 1.34 0.02 0.04 -0.98

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 -0.08 -0.39 -0.28 -0.98 -0.10

KUW:ALG vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC'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.


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (3.972 + 0) / 407.076393339
=-0.98%

Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0.388 + 0) / 385.339310651
=-0.10%

* 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 -0.11 mean?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.11 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #216 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current Buyback Yield % is -0.11. Based on the distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #216 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's Buyback Yield % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC ranks #216 out of 339 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 339 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. 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's current Buyback Yield % is -0.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.96, compared to a current price of KWD0.88 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.11. Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.11 as of Jul. 23, 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 Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC (KUW:ALG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.88 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.96. GuruFocus considers Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:ALG:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.11
  • GF Value™: KWD0.96 vs. price of KWD0.88 (8.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC Business Description

Address Airport Road 55, P.O. Box 21540, Safat, Opposite Kaifan Telecommunication, Shuwaikh, KWT, 13076
Ali Alghanim Sons Automotive Co KSC is engaged in the automotive business, with activities including the sale and purchase of cars and spare parts, import and export of light and heavy vehicles, car rental services, maintenance of vehicles, trading of auto spare parts, and equipment rental and maintenance. The Group operates across three geographical segments, namely the State of Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates, with the State of Kuwait contributing the majority of its revenue.
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