MorningstarMORN -1.86%77 Buyback Yield % is 15.03 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 2906% above its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates MORN with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $353.11 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 268 Capital Markets companies, Morningstar ranks better than 98.88% 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.
The historical data trend for Morningstar'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.
MORN vs FDS, OTCM, VALU: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Morningstar'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.
Morningstar Buyback Yield % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Morningstar's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Morningstar'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.
Morningstar (MORN) has a Buyback Yield % of 15.03 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Morningstar and its competitors. This is 2906% above median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, Morningstar's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 15.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Morningstar ranks #3 out of 268 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is Morningstar's Buyback Yield % too high?
Morningstar's current Buyback Yield % of 15.03 is 2906% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 15.20. Based on the distribution chart, Morningstar ranks #3 out of 268 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Morningstar has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morningstar's Buyback Yield % compare to FDS and OTCM?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Morningstar ranks #3 out of 268 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Morningstar in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Morningstar's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 15.20 over the past decade. 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Capital Markets industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Morningstar and its competitors. Morningstar's current Buyback Yield % is 15.03, which is 2906% above median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morningstar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morningstar (MORN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $353.11, compared to a current price of $167.88 — trading 52.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 15.03, which is 2906% above median its 10-year median of 0.50. Morningstar's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Morningstar (MORN), the current Buyback Yield % is 15.03 as of Jul. 08, 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 Morningstar (MORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morningstar stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $167.88 is trading 52.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $353.11.
GuruFocus considers Morningstar to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MORN:
Buyback Yield %: 15.03 (2906% above median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: $353.11 vs. price of $167.88 (52.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Morningstar Inc is a provider of independent investment insights to financial advisers, asset managers, and investors. It provides data and research insights on various investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time market data. The company has five reportable segments: Morningstar Direct Platform, PitchBook, Morningstar Credit, Morningstar Wealth, and Morningstar Retirement. Maximum revenue is derived from the Morningstar Direct Platform, which provides investors with comprehensive data, research, insights, and investment analysis through product areas such as Morningstar Data, Morningstar Direct, and Morningstar Advisor Workstation. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the USA.
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