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Angling DirectLSE:ANG 55 Buyback Yield % is 3.19 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ANG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 409 Retail - Cyclical companies, Angling Direct ranks better than 83.62% 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 Angling Direct'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:ANG vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Angling Direct's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Angling Direct'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.
Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.19 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Angling Direct and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #67 out of 409 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Angling Direct's Buyback Yield % too high?
Angling Direct's current Buyback Yield % is 3.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.16. Angling Direct's value of 3.19 is 1893.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #67 out of 409 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Angling Direct has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Angling Direct's Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Angling Direct ranks #67 out of 409 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Angling Direct in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.16. Angling Direct's value of 3.19 is 1893.8% above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.16, based on 409 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. Angling Direct's current Buyback Yield % of 3.19 is 1893.8% 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 Angling Direct and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Angling Direct's current Buyback Yield % is 3.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Angling Direct stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.53, compared to a current price of £0.47 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.19 and 1893.8% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.16. Angling Direct's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.19 as of Aug. 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 Angling Direct (LSE:ANG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Angling Direct stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.47 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.53.
GuruFocus considers Angling Direct to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANG:
Buyback Yield %: 3.19
GF Value™: £0.53 vs. price of £0.47 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1893.8% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#67 of 409)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Angling Direct PLC principal activity of the Group is the sale of fishing tackle through its websites and stores. The Group's business model is designed to generate growth by providing excellent customer service, advice and ensuring product lines include a market range. Customers range from the casual hobbyist through to very committed anglers. The Group has two operating segments: UK and Europe. The company generates majority of revenue from UK.
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