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SynecticsLSE:SNX -1.25%76 Buyback Yield % is -0.42 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SNX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Business Services companies, Synectics ranks worse than 68.98% 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 Synectics'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:SNX vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Synectics'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.
Synectics Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Synectics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synectics'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.
Synectics (LSE:SNX) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.42 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Synectics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #298 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 69%.
Is Synectics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Synectics' current Buyback Yield % is -0.42. Based on the distribution chart, Synectics ranks #298 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Synectics has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synectics' Buyback Yield % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Synectics ranks #298 out of 432 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Synectics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. 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 0.08, 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 Synectics and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synectics's current Buyback Yield % is -0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synectics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics (LSE:SNX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.40, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.42. Synectics' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.42 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 Synectics (LSE:SNX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synectics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.98 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.40.
GuruFocus considers Synectics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SNX:
Buyback Yield %: -0.42
GF Value™: £2.40 vs. price of £1.98 (17.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SNX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Synectics PLC is a UK-based company, which operates in the security and surveillance systems. It business of the group is operated through Synectic Systems which develops and delivers its proprietary, technology-led solutions to specialist markets globally including oil & gas, gaming, transport, critical infrastructure, and public space through local systems integrators and channel partners; and Ocular segment which delivers integrated solutions, service, and support directly to end-users in the UK and Ireland principally within public space, transport, and national infrastructure utilising a combination of proprietary technology and third-party products.
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