* 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:BGS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon'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.
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon'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.
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LSE:BGS) has a Buyback Yield % of 12.61 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #59 out of 756 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Buyback Yield % too high?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Buyback Yield % is 12.61. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 12.61 is 6366.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #59 out of 756 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #59 out of 756 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 12.61 is 6366.7% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.20, based on 756 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. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Buyback Yield % of 12.61 is 6366.7% 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 Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Buyback Yield % is 12.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LSE:BGS) has a current Buyback Yield % of 12.61. The current Buyback Yield % is 12.61 and 6366.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.20. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LSE:BGS), the current Buyback Yield % is 12.61 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.
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC is an investment company that offers investors participation in a diversified portfolio of shares. Its objective is long-term capital growth from investments in small Japanese companies. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investment business. The group's investment portfolio is constructed through the identification of individual companies. It invests in consumer discretionary, consumer staples, Communication Services, Financials, Healthcare, Industrials, Information Technology, Real Estate, and Others.
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