abrdn Asia FocusLSE:AAS +2.90%57 Buyback Yield % is 10.24 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 3.66. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAS with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 757 Asset Management companies, abrdn Asia Focus ranks better than 90.49% 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 abrdn Asia Focus'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:AAS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, abrdn Asia Focus'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.
abrdn Asia Focus Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, abrdn Asia Focus's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where abrdn Asia Focus'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.
abrdn Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) has a Buyback Yield % of 10.24 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on abrdn Asia Focus and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 3.66. Over the past decade, abrdn Asia Focus' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 12.04. According to the industry distribution chart, abrdn Asia Focus ranks #72 out of 757 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is abrdn Asia Focus' Buyback Yield % too high?
abrdn Asia Focus' current Buyback Yield % of 10.24 is 180% above median its 10-year median of 3.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 12.04. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. abrdn Asia Focus' value of 10.24 is 5289.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, abrdn Asia Focus ranks #72 out of 757 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, abrdn Asia Focus has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does abrdn Asia Focus' Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, abrdn Asia Focus ranks #72 out of 757 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places abrdn Asia Focus in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. abrdn Asia Focus' value of 10.24 is 5289.5% above this benchmark. Historically, abrdn Asia Focus' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 12.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.66 vs. the industry median of 0.19, abrdn Asia Focus 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 0.19, based on 757 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. abrdn Asia Focus's current Buyback Yield % of 10.24 is 5289.5% 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 abrdn Asia Focus and its competitors. For the Asset Management 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. abrdn Asia Focus's current Buyback Yield % is 10.24, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 3.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is abrdn Asia Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.00, compared to a current price of £4.61 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 10.24, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 3.66 and 5289.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. abrdn Asia Focus' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 abrdn Asia Focus (LSE:AAS), the current Buyback Yield % is 10.24 as of Jul. 05, 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 abrdn Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, abrdn Asia Focus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.61 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.00.
GuruFocus considers abrdn Asia Focus to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AAS:
Buyback Yield %: 10.24 (180% above median its 10-year median of 3.66)
GF Value™: £8.00 vs. price of £4.61 (42.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5289.5% above the Asset Management median (#72 of 757)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
abrdn Asia Focus PLC is a closed-end investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on identifying and investing in well-managed smaller companies across Asia (excluding Japan) that demonstrate strong growth potential. The company aims to maximise total return to shareholders over the long term from a portfolio made up predominantly of quoted smaller companies. Its investments span multiple industries and economies, generating returns through capital appreciation. The company is engaged in a single segment of business activity, being investment business.
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