MetcashMCSHF -36.26%63 Buyback Yield % is 0.01 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates MCSHF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Retail - Defensive companies, Metcash ranks worse than 60.38% 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 Metcash'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.
MCSHF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Metcash'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.
Metcash Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Metcash's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metcash'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.
Metcash (MCSHF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.01 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Metcash and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #64 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Metcash's Buyback Yield % too high?
Metcash's current Buyback Yield % of 0.01 is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Metcash's value of 0.01 is 95.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metcash ranks #64 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metcash has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metcash's Buyback Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Metcash ranks #64 out of 106 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Metcash in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Metcash's value of 0.01 is 95.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Metcash has consistently been below 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 106 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. Metcash's current Buyback Yield % of 0.01 is 95.9% below 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 Metcash 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. Metcash's current Buyback Yield % is 0.01, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metcash stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash (MCSHF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.75, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.01, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 95.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.25. Metcash's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Metcash (MCSHF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.01 as of Jun. 29, 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 Metcash (MCSHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metcash stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.75.
GuruFocus considers Metcash to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MCSHF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.01 (92% below median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $1.75 vs. price of $1.48 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.9% below the Retail - Defensive median (#64 of 106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MCSHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metcash is a wholesaler, and to a lesser extent a retailer, specializing in food, liquor, and hardware. Centralized wholesale distribution enables independent retailers to gain access to the combined scale of many retailers to negotiate material volume discounts.The food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket and convenience stores. The hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets and operates company-owned stores. The liquor segment distributes liquor products to independent retailers and venues like pubs.
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