JPMorgan American Investment TrustLSE:JAM +0.16%49 Buyback Yield % is 4.87 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates LSE:JAM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Asset Management companies, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks better than 82.06% 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.
* 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.
JPMorgan American Investment Trust Buyback Yield % Chart
LSE:JAM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, JPMorgan American Investment Trust'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.
JPMorgan American Investment Trust Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JPMorgan American Investment Trust'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.
JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.87 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on JPMorgan American Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 4.12. Over the past decade, JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 12.54. According to the industry distribution chart, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks #136 out of 758 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Buyback Yield % too high?
JPMorgan American Investment Trust's current Buyback Yield % of 4.87 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 12.54. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's value of 4.87 is 2397.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks #136 out of 758 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, JPMorgan American Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JPMorgan American Investment Trust's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, JPMorgan American Investment Trust ranks #136 out of 758 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places JPMorgan American Investment Trust in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's value of 4.87 is 2397.4% above this benchmark. Historically, JPMorgan American Investment Trust's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 12.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 0.20, JPMorgan American Investment Trust 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 0.20, based on 758 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. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's current Buyback Yield % of 4.87 is 2397.4% 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 JPMorgan American Investment Trust 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. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's current Buyback Yield % is 4.87, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JPMorgan American Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.72, compared to a current price of £12.18 — trading 347.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.87, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 2397.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.20. JPMorgan American Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.87 as of Jul. 07, 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 JPMorgan American Investment Trust (LSE:JAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JPMorgan American Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £12.18 is trading 347.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.72.
GuruFocus considers JPMorgan American Investment Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:JAM:
Buyback Yield %: 4.87 (18% above median its 10-year median of 4.12)
GF Value™: £2.72 vs. price of £12.18 (347.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2397.4% above the Asset Management median (#136 of 758)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:JAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JPMorgan American Investment Trust Business Description
JPMorgan American Investment Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with capital growth from North American investments. The company seeks to achieve determined objectives and to manage risk by investing in the diversified portfolio of quoted companies, including smaller capitalization stocks and pooled funds. The company reviews its performance against its benchmark S&P 500 Index, expressed in sterling total return terms.
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