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Medallion FinancialMFIN -0.41%62 Buyback Yield % is 2.77 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 2.04. GuruFocus rates MFIN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 111 Credit Services companies, Medallion Financial ranks better than 71.17% 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.
Medallion Financial Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Medallion 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.
MFIN vs TROO, RM, PMTS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Medallion 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.
Medallion Financial Buyback Yield % vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Medallion Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Medallion 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.
Medallion Financial (MFIN) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.77 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Medallion Financial and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 2.04. Over the past decade, Medallion Financial's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.22 to 12.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Medallion Financial ranks #32 out of 111 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Medallion Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
Medallion Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 2.77 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 12.52. The Credit Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.66. Medallion Financial's value of 2.77 is 319.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Medallion Financial ranks #32 out of 111 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medallion Financial has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medallion Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to TROO and RM?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Medallion Financial ranks #32 out of 111 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Medallion Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.66. Medallion Financial's value of 2.77 is 319.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Medallion Financial's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.22 to 12.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.04 vs. the industry median of 0.66, Medallion 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 a Credit Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Credit Services companies is 0.66, based on 111 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. Medallion Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 2.77 is 319.7% 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 Medallion Financial and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Medallion Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 2.77, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 2.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medallion Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medallion Financial (MFIN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.95, compared to a current price of $12.04 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.77, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 2.04 and 319.7% above the Credit Services industry median of 0.66. Medallion Financial's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Medallion Financial (MFIN), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.77 as of Sep. 09, 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 Medallion Financial (MFIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medallion Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.04 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.95.
GuruFocus considers Medallion Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MFIN:
Buyback Yield %: 2.77 (36% above median its 10-year median of 2.04)
GF Value™: $9.95 vs. price of $12.04 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 319.7% above the Credit Services median (#32 of 111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MFIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Medallion Financial Corp is a finance company that originates and services loans in various industries. The four operating segments are, (1) recreation, (2) home improvement, (3) commercial and (4) taxi medallion The company generates maximum revenue from the Recreation segment. The company's geographic Concentrations are in united states diversified in California, Wisconsin, New York, Texas and others.
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