Mercantile Investment Trust (The)LSE:MRC -2.74%50 Buyback Yield % is 9.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 308% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRC with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.21 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 763 Asset Management companies, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) ranks better than 89.25% 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:MRC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'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.
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'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.
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) has a Buyback Yield % of 9.01 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Mercantile Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. This is 308% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 11.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) ranks #82 out of 763 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Buyback Yield % too high?
Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current Buyback Yield % of 9.01 is 308% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 11.46. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s value of 9.01 is 4642.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) ranks #82 out of 763 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) ranks #82 out of 763 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Mercantile Investment Trust (The) in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s value of 9.01 is 4642.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 11.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) 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 0.19, based on 763 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. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current Buyback Yield % of 9.01 is 4642.1% 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 Mercantile Investment Trust (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s current Buyback Yield % is 9.01, which is 308% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Investment Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.21, compared to a current price of £2.66 — trading 63.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 9.01, which is 308% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 4642.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. Mercantile Investment Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC), the current Buyback Yield % is 9.01 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 Mercantile Investment Trust (The) (LSE:MRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Investment Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.66 is trading 63.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.21.
GuruFocus considers Mercantile Investment Trust (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MRC:
Buyback Yield %: 9.01 (308% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: £7.21 vs. price of £2.66 (63.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4642.1% above the Asset Management median (#82 of 763)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) Business Description
Mercantile Investment Trust (The) PLC is an investment trust managed by JP Morgan Funds Limited. It aims to achieve capital growth through investing in a diversified portfolio of UK medium and smaller companies. The trust's investment portfolio consists of securities of companies from various sectors such as Consumer Services, Financials, Industrial, Technology, Health Care, Basic Materials, Telecommunications, Utilities, Consumer Goods, Real Estate, and Oil & Gas.
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