Mayr-Melnhof Karton AGMNHFF -6.47%66 Buyback Yield % is 2.74 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates MNHFF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Packaging & Containers companies, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks better than 81.44% 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.
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Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG'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.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.74 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.58 to 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #18 out of 97 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Buyback Yield % of 2.74 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 2.74. The Packaging & Containers industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 2.74 is 9033.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #18 out of 97 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's Buyback Yield % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG ranks #18 out of 97 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's value of 2.74 is 9033.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.58 to 2.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 0.03, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.03, based on 97 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. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Buyback Yield % of 2.74 is 9033.3% 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's current Buyback Yield % is 2.74, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 1.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.38, compared to a current price of $92.59 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.74, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 9033.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 0.03. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.74 as of Jul. 01, 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 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MNHFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $92.59 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.38.
GuruFocus considers Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MNHFF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.74 (38% above median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: $74.38 vs. price of $92.59 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9033.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#18 of 97)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MNHFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.
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