Macfarlane GroupLSE:MACF +0.31%57 Buyback Yield % is 2.10 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 1135% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:MACF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.18 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 96 Packaging & Containers companies, Macfarlane Group ranks better than 77.08% 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 Macfarlane 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.
LSE:MACF vs SW, PKG, IP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Macfarlane Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macfarlane 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.
Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.10 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Macfarlane Group and its competitors. This is 1135% above median its historical median of 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #22 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Macfarlane Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Macfarlane Group's current Buyback Yield % of 2.10 is 1135% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. The Packaging & Containers industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Macfarlane Group's value of 2.10 is 6900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #22 out of 96 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Macfarlane Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macfarlane Group's Buyback Yield % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Macfarlane Group ranks #22 out of 96 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Macfarlane Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Macfarlane Group's value of 2.10 is 6900% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.03, Macfarlane Group 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.03, based on 96 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. Macfarlane Group's current Buyback Yield % of 2.10 is 6900% 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 Macfarlane Group and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Macfarlane Group's current Buyback Yield % is 2.10, which is 1135% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macfarlane Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.18, compared to a current price of £0.65 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.10, which is 1135% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 6900% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.03. Macfarlane Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.10 as of Jul. 05, 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 Macfarlane Group (LSE:MACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macfarlane Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.65 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.18.
GuruFocus considers Macfarlane Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MACF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.10 (1135% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: £1.18 vs. price of £0.65 (44.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6900% above the Packaging & Containers median (#22 of 96)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage & warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK.
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