Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) Buyback Yield %: 0.12 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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KUW:BURG Burgan Bank SAK KUW:BURG
29 GF Score
Price KWD0.19
GF Value KWD0.21
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Burgan BankK Buyback Yield %?

Burgan BankK KUW:BURG -0.53% 29 Buyback Yield % is 0.12 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates KUW:BURG with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 598 Banks companies, Burgan BankK ranks worse than 61.87% 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.

Burgan BankK's current buyback yield was 0.12%.


Burgan BankK Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Burgan BankK'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.

Burgan BankK Buyback Yield % Chart

Burgan BankK Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Burgan BankK Quarterly Data
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KUW:BURG vs PNC, USB: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Burgan BankK'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.


Burgan BankK Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Burgan BankK's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Burgan BankK's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Burgan BankK Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Burgan BankK'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
=- (-15.511 + 0) / 817.57329148
=1.90%

Burgan BankK'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
=- (-0.842 + 0) / 783.11
=0.11%

* 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 0.12 mean?
Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.12 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Burgan BankK and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #370 out of 598 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Burgan BankK's Buyback Yield % too high?
Burgan BankK's current Buyback Yield % is 0.12. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.44. Burgan BankK's value of 0.12 is 72.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #370 out of 598 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burgan BankK has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burgan BankK's Buyback Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Burgan BankK ranks #370 out of 598 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Burgan BankK in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.44. Burgan BankK's value of 0.12 is 72.4% below this benchmark. 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.44, based on 598 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. Burgan BankK's current Buyback Yield % of 0.12 is 72.4% below 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 Burgan BankK and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burgan BankK's current Buyback Yield % is 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burgan BankK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.21, compared to a current price of KWD0.19 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.12 and 72.4% below the Banks industry median of 0.44. Burgan BankK's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.12 as of Jul. 31, 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 Burgan BankK (KUW:BURG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burgan BankK stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of KWD0.19 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.21. GuruFocus considers Burgan BankK to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KUW:BURG:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.12
  • GF Value™: KWD0.21 vs. price of KWD0.19 (10.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 72.4% below the Banks median (#370 of 598)

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


Burgan BankK Business Description

Address Abdulla Al-Ahmad Street, Block 1, P.O. Box 5389, Building No. 22, Al Sharq, Safat, Kuwait, KWT, 12170
Burgan Bank SAK is a Kuwait-based banking entity. Domestically, the company operates in the following business segments: Corporate and Consumer banking, Treasury, FI and Investment banking, and Central Office. In addition, all of its operations outside Kuwait are classified as International. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Corporate and Consumer banking segment, which provides comprehensive products and services to corporate and individual customers, including lending, deposits, trade services, foreign exchange, advisory services, credit and debit cards, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Kuwait, and also has its presence Internationally.
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