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M&ZMAL:MZ 37 Buyback Yield % is 0.58 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates MAL:MZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 102 Retail - Defensive companies, M&Z ranks better than 57.84% 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 M&Z'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.
MAL:MZ vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, M&Z'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.
M&Z Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M&Z's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&Z'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.
M&Z (MAL:MZ) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.58 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on M&Z and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.86. Over the past decade, M&Z's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.54 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #43 out of 102 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is M&Z's Buyback Yield % too high?
M&Z's current Buyback Yield % of 0.58 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 1.18. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. M&Z's value of 0.58 is 136.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Z ranks #43 out of 102 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, M&Z has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Z's Buyback Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #43 out of 102 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts M&Z in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. M&Z's value of 0.58 is 136.7% above this benchmark. Historically, M&Z's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.54 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.86 vs. the industry median of 0.25, M&Z 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 - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.25, based on 102 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. M&Z's current Buyback Yield % of 0.58 is 136.7% 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 M&Z and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Z's current Buyback Yield % is 0.58, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Z stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z (MAL:MZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.57 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.58, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.86 and 136.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.25. M&Z's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.58 as of Jul. 16, 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.57 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
GuruFocus considers M&Z to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MZ:
Buyback Yield %: 0.58 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.57 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 136.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#43 of 102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M&Z PLC is a company specializing in the sourcing, importation, distribution, and marketing (to the local consumer) of fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical non-medical products for the retail and catering industry. The food brands comprise part of the brand portfolio and can be divided into ambient, chilled, and frozen products. The cleaning products portfolio is divided into home and personal care items. Its brand includes Knorr, Lipton, Pond's, Emborg, asiago food, and others.
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