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Burberry GroupLSE:BRBY +0.08%75 Buyback Yield % is 0.13 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 2.25. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRBY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Retail - Cyclical companies, Burberry Group ranks worse than 50.97% 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 Burberry Group'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.
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Burberry Group'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.
Burberry Group Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Burberry Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burberry Group'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.
Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.13 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Burberry Group and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 2.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #211 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Burberry Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Burberry Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.13 is 94% below median its 10-year median of 2.25. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.15. Burberry Group's value of 0.13 is 10.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #211 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Burberry Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burberry Group's Buyback Yield % compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Burberry Group ranks #211 out of 414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Burberry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.15. Burberry Group's value of 0.13 is 10.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.25 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Burberry Group has consistently been below 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.15, based on 414 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. Burberry Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.13 is 10.3% below 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 Burberry Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burberry Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.13, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burberry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.01, compared to a current price of £11.94 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.13, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 2.25 and 10.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.15. Burberry Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.13 as of Jul. 31, 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 Burberry Group (LSE:BRBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burberry Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £11.94 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £11.01.
GuruFocus considers Burberry Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BRBY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.13 (94% below median its 10-year median of 2.25)
GF Value™: £11.01 vs. price of £11.94 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#211 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BRBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burberry, a British luxury monobrand that is more than 160 years old, is best known for its outerwear and signature plaid scarves. It has a global presence, with 35% of revenue generated in Europe, 43% in Asia, and 22% in North America. Apparel contributes over 60% of sales.
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