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Genworth FinancialMEX:GNW 63 Buyback Yield % is 10.66 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 6.11. GuruFocus rates MEX:GNW with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN120.50. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 190 Insurance companies, Genworth Financial ranks better than 90% 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.
Genworth Financial Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genworth Financial'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.
MEX:GNW vs FG, BHF, CNO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Genworth Financial'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.
Genworth Financial Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Genworth Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genworth Financial'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.
Genworth Financial (MEX:GNW) has a Buyback Yield % of 10.66 as of Sep. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Genworth Financial and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Genworth Financial ranks #19 out of 190 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Genworth Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
Genworth Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 10.66 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 6.11. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.60. Genworth Financial's value of 10.66 is 566.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genworth Financial ranks #19 out of 190 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genworth Financial has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genworth Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to FG and BHF?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Genworth Financial ranks #19 out of 190 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Genworth Financial in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.60. Genworth Financial's value of 10.66 is 566.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.11 vs. the industry median of 1.60, Genworth Financial 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 an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 1.60, based on 190 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. Genworth Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 10.66 is 566.3% 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 Genworth Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genworth Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 10.66, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 6.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genworth Financial stock overvalued right now?
Genworth Financial (MEX:GNW) has a current Buyback Yield % of 10.66. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN120.50, compared to a current price of MXN160.21 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 10.66, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 6.11 and 566.3% above the Insurance industry median of 1.60. Genworth Financial's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Genworth Financial (MEX:GNW), the current Buyback Yield % is 10.66 as of Sep. 22, 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 Genworth Financial (MEX:GNW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genworth Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN160.21 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN120.50.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GNW:
Buyback Yield %: 10.66 (74% above median its 10-year median of 6.11)
GF Value™: MXN120.50 vs. price of MXN160.21 (33% above fair value)
Industry Position: 566.3% above the Insurance median (#19 of 190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GNW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genworth Financial Inc. is a U.S.-based insurance holding company. Its primary operating business is Enact Holdings, a mortgage insurance subsidiary that provides private mortgage insurance to lenders and investors in the United States, protecting them against borrower default; Genworth holds a majority stake in Enact, which is separately listed. Genworth's remaining operations consist largely of a run-off or closed block of legacy businesses, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, fixed and variable annuities, and other products no longer actively marketed. The company also reports a Corporate and Other segment. Revenue is derived mainly from mortgage insurance premiums and related investment income, with the United States accounting for the substantial majority of premiums and earnings. Genworth is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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