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HerculesLSE:HERC 56 Buyback Yield % is -0.15 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HERC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 430 Business Services companies, Hercules ranks worse than 64.65% 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 Hercules'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:HERC vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Hercules'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.
Hercules Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Hercules's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hercules'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.
Hercules (LSE:HERC) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.15 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hercules and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #278 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Hercules' Buyback Yield % too high?
Hercules' current Buyback Yield % is -0.15. Based on the distribution chart, Hercules ranks #278 out of 430 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hercules has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hercules' Buyback Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Hercules ranks #278 out of 430 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hercules in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.10, based on 430 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. 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 Hercules and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hercules's current Buyback Yield % is -0.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hercules stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules (LSE:HERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.43, compared to a current price of £0.31 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.15. Hercules' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.15 as of Jul. 19, 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 Hercules (LSE:HERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hercules stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.31 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.43.
GuruFocus considers Hercules to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HERC:
Buyback Yield %: -0.15
GF Value™: £0.43 vs. price of £0.31 (29.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hercules PLC is a technology-enabled labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors. The company provides general labour for highway projects, specialised operators for the water sector, and health and well-being support. The segments of the company are Labour supply engaged in the provision of labour to customers Civil projects represents work performed under contracts with customers to undertake construction and/or civil engineering work, and Other activities. The company derives maximum revenue from Labour supply segment. Labour supply is engaged in providing flexible and reliable workforce solutions tailored to meet the demands of each project.
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