People (MEX:PPLI) Buyback Yield %: 8.18 (As of Jun. 25, 2026) — 322% Above Median


MEX:PPLI People Inc MEX:PPLI
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GF Value MXN542.84
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What is People Buyback Yield %?

People MEX:PPLI 63 Buyback Yield % is 8.18 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 322% above its 10-year median of 1.94. GuruFocus rates MEX:PPLI with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN542.84. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Interactive Media companies, People ranks better than 88.84% 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.

People's current buyback yield was 8.18%.


People Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for People'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.

People Buyback Yield % Chart

People Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.34 3.08 4.41 0.00 -2.88

People Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.92 6.70 11.37 -2.81 8.68

MEX:PPLI vs JOYY, STUB, DJT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, People'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.


People Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, People's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where People's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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People Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

People's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-5672.534 + 7202.28) / 53033.37081888
=-2.88%

People's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-4721.611 + 0) / 51125.80413474
=9.24%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

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What does a Buyback Yield % of 8.18 mean?
People (MEX:PPLI) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.18 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on People and its competitors. This is 322% above median its historical median of 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, People ranks #25 out of 224 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is People's Buyback Yield % too high?
People's current Buyback Yield % of 8.18 is 322% above median its 10-year median of 1.94. The Interactive Media industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. People's value of 8.18 is 163500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, People ranks #25 out of 224 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, People has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does People's Buyback Yield % compare to JOYY and STUB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, People ranks #25 out of 224 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places People in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. People's value of 8.18 is 163500% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.94 vs. the industry median of 0.01, People 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.01, based on 224 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. People's current Buyback Yield % of 8.18 is 163500% 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 People and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. People's current Buyback Yield % is 8.18, which is 322% above median its own 10-year median of 1.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is People stock overvalued right now?
People (MEX:PPLI) has a current Buyback Yield % of 8.18. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN542.84, compared to a current price of MXN685.68 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.18, which is 322% above median its 10-year median of 1.94 and 163500% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.01. People's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 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 People (MEX:PPLI), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.18 as of Jun. 25, 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 People (MEX:PPLI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, People stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN685.68 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN542.84.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PPLI:

  • Buyback Yield %: 8.18 (322% above median its 10-year median of 1.94)
  • GF Value™: MXN542.84 vs. price of MXN685.68 (26.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 163500% above the Interactive Media median (#25 of 224)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PPLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


People Business Description

Address 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY, USA, 10011
People Inc is a media and publishing business that operates a portfolio of brands, including PEOPLE, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens, and Southern Living. The company also holds a minority equity stake in MGM Resorts International.
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