Wickes GroupLSE:WIX +1.36%70 Buyback Yield % is 7.67 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 4.43. GuruFocus rates LSE:WIX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, Wickes Group ranks better than 96.11% 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 Wickes Group'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:WIX vs HD, LOW, FND: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Wickes Group'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.
Wickes Group Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Wickes Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wickes Group'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.
Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.67 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Wickes Group and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 4.43. Over the past decade, Wickes Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 7.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #16 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Wickes Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Wickes Group's current Buyback Yield % of 7.67 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 4.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 7.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Wickes Group's value of 7.67 is 5800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #16 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wickes Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wickes Group's Buyback Yield % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Wickes Group ranks #16 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Wickes Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Wickes Group's value of 7.67 is 5800% above this benchmark. Historically, Wickes Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 7.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Wickes Group 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.13, based on 411 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. Wickes Group's current Buyback Yield % of 7.67 is 5800% 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 Wickes Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wickes Group's current Buyback Yield % is 7.67, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 4.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wickes Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.79, compared to a current price of £1.93 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.67, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 5800% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.13. Wickes Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wickes Group (LSE:WIX), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.67 as of Jul. 05, 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 Wickes Group (LSE:WIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wickes Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.93 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.79.
GuruFocus considers Wickes Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:WIX:
Buyback Yield %: 7.67 (73% above median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: £1.79 vs. price of £1.93 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5800% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#16 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:WIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wickes Group PLC is a digitally-led, service-enabled home improvement retailer that delivers choice, convenience, and value service to customers across the United Kingdom. Its three key customers include Local Trade, Design & Installation, and Do-it-yourself (DIY). The company operates from its network of right-sized stores, which support nationwide fulfillment from convenient locations throughout the United Kingdom, and through its digital channels, including its website, TradePro mobile app for trade members, and its DIY app. These digital channels allow customers to research and order an extended range of its products and services and arrange virtual and in-person design consultations. The company has a single operating segment.
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