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Mercia Asset ManagementLSE:MERC 58 Buyback Yield % is 1.92 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates LSE:MERC with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Asset Management companies, Mercia Asset Management ranks better than 65.97% 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.
LSE:MERC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercia Asset Management'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.
Mercia Asset Management Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mercia Asset Management's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercia Asset Management'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.
Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.92 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Mercia Asset Management and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #261 out of 767 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34%.
Is Mercia Asset Management's Buyback Yield % too high?
Mercia Asset Management's current Buyback Yield % of 1.92 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Mercia Asset Management's value of 1.92 is 814.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #261 out of 767 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mercia Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercia Asset Management's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mercia Asset Management ranks #261 out of 767 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Mercia Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. Mercia Asset Management's value of 1.92 is 814.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Mercia Asset Management 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. Mercia Asset Management's current Buyback Yield % of 1.92 is 814.3% 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 Mercia Asset Management 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. Mercia Asset Management's current Buyback Yield % is 1.92, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercia Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.33, compared to a current price of £0.27 — trading 19.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.92, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 814.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Mercia Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.92 as of Jul. 15, 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 Mercia Asset Management (LSE:MERC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercia Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.27 is trading 19.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.33.
GuruFocus considers Mercia Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MERC:
Buyback Yield %: 1.92 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: £0.33 vs. price of £0.27 (19.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 814.3% above the Asset Management median (#261 of 767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MERC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercia Asset Management PLC is a specialist asset manager focusing on supporting regional SMEs. The company provides capital across its four asset classes proprietary balance sheet capital, venture capital, private equity, and debt. The company initially nurtures businesses via its third-party funds under management and then, over time, provides further funding to the companies by deploying direct investment follow-on capital from its balance sheet. It has more than eight offices in the UK region, approx. 20 university partnerships and extensive personal networks, providing it with access to high-quality deal flow.
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