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Koninklijke KPN NVMEX:KPNN 69 Buyback Yield % is 1.56 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates MEX:KPNN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN79.06. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Telecommunication Services companies, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks better than 73.5% 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.
Koninklijke KPN NV Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koninklijke KPN NV'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:KPNN vs TMUS, VZ, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Koninklijke KPN NV'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.
Koninklijke KPN NV Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Koninklijke KPN NV's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke KPN NV'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.
Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.56 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Koninklijke KPN NV's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 9.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #31 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's Buyback Yield % too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current Buyback Yield % of 1.56 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 9.93. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 1.56 is 1850% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #31 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's Buyback Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Koninklijke KPN NV ranks #31 out of 117 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Koninklijke KPN NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Koninklijke KPN NV's value of 1.56 is 1850% above this benchmark. Historically, Koninklijke KPN NV's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.46 to 9.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Koninklijke KPN NV 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.08, based on 117 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. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Buyback Yield % of 1.56 is 1850% 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. For the Telecommunication 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. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Buyback Yield % is 1.56, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) has a current Buyback Yield % of 1.56. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN79.06, compared to a current price of MXN84.19 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.56, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 1850% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.08. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.56 as of Jul. 14, 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN84.19 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN79.06.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KPNN:
Buyback Yield %: 1.56 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: MXN79.06 vs. price of MXN84.19 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1850% above the Telecommunication Services median (#31 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KPNN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
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