Liberty GlobalLBTYB 65 Buyback Yield % is 4.07 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 20.12. GuruFocus rates LBTYB with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Telecommunication Services companies, Liberty Global ranks better than 86.55% 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 Liberty Global'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.
LBTYB vs KYIV, TDS, AD: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Liberty Global'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.
Liberty Global Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Liberty Global's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liberty Global'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.
Liberty Global (LBTYB) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.07 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Liberty Global and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 20.12. Over the past decade, Liberty Global's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 3.77 to 74.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #16 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Liberty Global's Buyback Yield % too high?
Liberty Global's current Buyback Yield % of 4.07 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 20.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.77 to a high of 74.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Liberty Global's value of 4.07 is 4987.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #16 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Liberty Global has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liberty Global's Buyback Yield % compare to KYIV and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Liberty Global ranks #16 out of 119 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Liberty Global in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Liberty Global's value of 4.07 is 4987.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Liberty Global's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 3.77 to 74.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.12 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Liberty Global 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.08, based on 119 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. Liberty Global's current Buyback Yield % of 4.07 is 4987.5% 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 Liberty Global and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liberty Global's current Buyback Yield % is 4.07, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 20.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liberty Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global (LBTYB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.73, compared to a current price of $13.20 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.07, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 20.12 and 4987.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.08. Liberty Global's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Liberty Global (LBTYB), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.07 as of Jul. 03, 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 Liberty Global (LBTYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liberty Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.20 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.73.
GuruFocus considers Liberty Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LBTYB:
Buyback Yield %: 4.07 (80% below median its 10-year median of 20.12)
GF Value™: $14.73 vs. price of $13.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4987.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#16 of 119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LBTYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in European telecom companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty owns the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile network operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in other media, entertainment, and cloud companies.
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