LBG MediaLSE:LBG -2.17%74 Buyback Yield % is 2.76 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates LSE:LBG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.31 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 328 Media - Diversified companies, LBG Media ranks better than 85.37% 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 LBG Media'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 Publishing subindustry, LBG Media'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.
LBG Media Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, LBG Media's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LBG Media'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.
LBG Media (LSE:LBG) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.76 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on LBG Media and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #48 out of 328 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is LBG Media's Buyback Yield % too high?
LBG Media's current Buyback Yield % of 2.76 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Based on the distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #48 out of 328 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LBG Media has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LBG Media's Buyback Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, LBG Media ranks #48 out of 328 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places LBG Media in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. 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 LBG Media and its competitors. LBG Media's current Buyback Yield % is 2.76, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LBG Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media (LSE:LBG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.31, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 76% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.76, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. LBG Media's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.76 as of Jul. 09, 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 LBG Media (LSE:LBG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LBG Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 76% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.31.
GuruFocus considers LBG Media to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:LBG:
Buyback Yield %: 2.76 (114% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: £1.31 vs. price of £0.32 (76% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:LBG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LBG Media PLC is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an online media publisher. The company produces and distributes digital content across a range of mediums including video, editorial, image, audio, and experience. It principally operates from its London and Manchester offices in the United Kingdom, with smaller operations in select geographies including Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
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