Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
* 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.
Manchester & London Investment Trust Buyback Yield % Chart
LSE:MNL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Manchester & London 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.
Manchester & London Investment Trust Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Manchester & London Investment Trust's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manchester & London 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.
Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.96 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Manchester & London Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manchester & London Investment Trust ranks #204 out of 766 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Manchester & London Investment Trust's Buyback Yield % too high?
Manchester & London Investment Trust's current Buyback Yield % is 2.96. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. Manchester & London Investment Trust's value of 2.96 is 1276.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manchester & London Investment Trust ranks #204 out of 766 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manchester & London Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manchester & London Investment Trust's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Manchester & London Investment Trust ranks #204 out of 766 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Manchester & London Investment Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. Manchester & London Investment Trust's value of 2.96 is 1276.7% above this benchmark. 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 0.22, based on 766 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. Manchester & London Investment Trust's current Buyback Yield % of 2.96 is 1276.7% 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 Manchester & London Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manchester & London Investment Trust's current Buyback Yield % is 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manchester & London Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.83, compared to a current price of £9.96 — trading 70.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.96 and 1276.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.22. Manchester & London Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.96 as of Jul. 18, 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 Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester & London Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £9.96 is trading 70.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.83.
GuruFocus considers Manchester & London Investment Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MNL:
Buyback Yield %: 2.96
GF Value™: £5.83 vs. price of £9.96 (70.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1276.7% above the Asset Management median (#204 of 766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manchester & London Investment Trust Business Description
Manchester & London Investment Trust PLC is an investment company. It invests in companies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market. The investment objective of the company is to achieve capital appreciation together with a reasonable level of income. It may invest in derivatives, money market instruments, currency instruments, contracts for differences (CFDs), futures, forwards, and options for the purposes of holding investments and hedging positions against movements in equity markets, currencies, and interest rates.
50GF Score
Get the complete analysis for LSE:MNL
Buyback Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LSE:MNL has been successfully added to your 
