Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) Buyback Yield %: -17.71 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


LSE:PPHC Public Policy Holding Co Inc LSE:PPHC
64 GF Score
Price £6.15
GF Value £9.92
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Public Policy Holding Co Buyback Yield %?

Public Policy Holding Co LSE:PPHC +1.65% 64 Buyback Yield % is -17.71 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PPHC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.92 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Business Services companies, Public Policy Holding Co ranks worse than 87.27% 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.

Public Policy Holding Co's current buyback yield was -17.71%.


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Public Policy Holding Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

Public Policy Holding Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Public Policy Holding Co Annual Data
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Public Policy Holding Co Quarterly Data
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LSE:PPHC vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.


Public Policy Holding Co Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Public Policy Holding Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Public Policy Holding Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 266.8444
=0.00%

Public Policy Holding Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 32.15) / 266.1468
=-12.08%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -17.71 mean?
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) has a Buyback Yield % of -17.71 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #377 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current Buyback Yield % is -17.71. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #377 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's Buyback Yield % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #377 out of 432 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 432 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. 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current Buyback Yield % is -17.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.92, compared to a current price of £6.15 — trading 38% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -17.71. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC), the current Buyback Yield % is -17.71 as of Jul. 11, 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £6.15 is trading 38% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.92. GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PPHC:

  • Buyback Yield %: -17.71
  • GF Value™: £9.92 vs. price of £6.15 (38% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PPHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Public Policy Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges PPHC:USA
Address 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, USA, 20002
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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