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ICGLSE:ICG +5.53%74 Buyback Yield % is 0.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates LSE:ICG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £23.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 767 Asset Management companies, ICG ranks better than 59.45% 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 ICG'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:ICG vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, ICG'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.
ICG Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ICG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ICG'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.
ICG (LSE:ICG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ICG and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, ICG ranks #311 out of 767 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is ICG's Buyback Yield % too high?
ICG's current Buyback Yield % of 0.93 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. ICG's value of 0.93 is 342.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICG ranks #311 out of 767 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ICG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICG's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ICG ranks #311 out of 767 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts ICG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. ICG's value of 0.93 is 342.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.21, ICG 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 0.21, based on 767 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. ICG's current Buyback Yield % of 0.93 is 342.9% 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 ICG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICG's current Buyback Yield % is 0.93, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICG (LSE:ICG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £23.08, compared to a current price of £18.89 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.93, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 342.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. ICG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 ICG (LSE:ICG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.93 as of Jul. 16, 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 ICG (LSE:ICG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £18.89 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £23.08.
GuruFocus considers ICG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ICG:
Buyback Yield %: 0.93 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: £23.08 vs. price of £18.89 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 342.9% above the Asset Management median (#311 of 767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ICG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ICG Plc is an alternative asset manager focused on private debt, private equity secondaries, structured capital, and real assets. It has two operating segments: the Fund Management Company (FMC) and the Investment Company (IC). The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Fund Management Company (FMC) segment, which earns fee income for the provision of investment management services. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from Europe.
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