Aberdeen Asianome FundLSE:AAIF +0.30%54 Buyback Yield % is 3.74 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAIF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £10.28 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 768 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks better than 77.34% 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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aberdeen Asianome Fund'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.
LSE:AAIF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asianome Fund'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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asianome Fund'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.
Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.74 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Aberdeen Asianome Fund and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.57 to 10.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #174 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Buyback Yield % too high?
Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Buyback Yield % of 3.74 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 10.88. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's value of 3.74 is 1724.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #174 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Asianome Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asianome Fund's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asianome Fund ranks #174 out of 768 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Aberdeen Asianome Fund in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's value of 3.74 is 1724.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asianome Fund's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.57 to 10.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Aberdeen Asianome Fund 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 768 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. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Buyback Yield % of 3.74 is 1724.4% 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's current Buyback Yield % is 3.74, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asianome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £10.28, compared to a current price of £3.32 — trading 67.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.74, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 1724.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Aberdeen Asianome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 4 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.74 as of Jul. 12, 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 Aberdeen Asianome Fund (LSE:AAIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asianome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.32 is trading 67.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £10.28.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asianome Fund to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AAIF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.74 (92% above median its 10-year median of 1.95)
GF Value™: £10.28 vs. price of £3.32 (67.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1724.4% above the Asset Management median (#174 of 768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberdeen Asian Income Fund Ltd is a closed-end investment company. The fund aims to provide investors with a consistent income and capital growth by investing in a diversified portfolio of high-quality equities across the Asia-Pacific region. The company is organised into one main operating segment, which invests in equity securities.
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