Capricorn GroupNAM:CGP +0.07%64 Buyback Yield % is 0.52 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 550% above its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates NAM:CGP with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R24.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Banks companies, Capricorn Group ranks better than 53.67% 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 Capricorn Group'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Capricorn Group'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.
Capricorn Group Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Capricorn Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capricorn Group'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.
Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.52 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Capricorn Group and its competitors. This is 550% above median its historical median of 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Capricorn Group ranks #290 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Capricorn Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Capricorn Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.52 is 550% above median its 10-year median of 0.08. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Capricorn Group's value of 0.52 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capricorn Group ranks #290 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capricorn Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Group's Buyback Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Capricorn Group ranks #290 out of 626 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Capricorn Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Capricorn Group's value of 0.52 is 23.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Capricorn Group 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 626 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. Capricorn Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.52 is 23.8% 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 Capricorn Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capricorn Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.52, which is 550% above median its own 10-year median of 0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R24.02, compared to a current price of R28.14 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.52, which is 550% above median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 23.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.42. Capricorn Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.52 as of Jul. 02, 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 Capricorn Group (NAM:CGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R28.14 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R24.02.
GuruFocus considers Capricorn Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:CGP:
Buyback Yield %: 0.52 (550% above median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: R24.02 vs. price of R28.14 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Banks median (#290 of 626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:CGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capricorn Group Ltd is a Namibia-based financial services group. It operates as an investment holding company with interests in banking, insurance, asset management, and microlending. The banking operation is the company's two operating segments, which include banking activities in Namibia and Botswana, as well as term lending and related activities in Namibia. Other components include property development, asset management, and unit trust management. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its banking operations in Namibia.
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