FirstrandNAM:FST -2.80%85 Buyback Yield % is 0.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates NAM:FST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R84.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 619 Banks companies, Firstrand ranks worse than 55.41% 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 Firstrand'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.
NAM:FST vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Firstrand'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.
Firstrand Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Firstrand's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Firstrand'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.
Firstrand (NAM:FST) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.28 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Firstrand and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Firstrand's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.22 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #343 out of 619 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Firstrand's Buyback Yield % too high?
Firstrand's current Buyback Yield % of 0.28 is near median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.30. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.44. Firstrand's value of 0.28 is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #343 out of 619 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Firstrand has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Firstrand's Buyback Yield % compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Firstrand ranks #343 out of 619 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Firstrand in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.44. Firstrand's value of 0.28 is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Firstrand's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.22 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Firstrand has consistently been below 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 0.44, based on 619 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. Firstrand's current Buyback Yield % of 0.28 is 36.4% below 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 Firstrand and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Firstrand's current Buyback Yield % is 0.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Firstrand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand (NAM:FST) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R84.35, compared to a current price of R96.23 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 36.4% below the Banks industry median of 0.44. Firstrand's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.28 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 Firstrand (NAM:FST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Firstrand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R96.23 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R84.35.
GuruFocus considers Firstrand to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:FST:
Buyback Yield %: 0.28 (near median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: R84.35 vs. price of R96.23 (14.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the Banks median (#343 of 619)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:FST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Firstrand Ltd wholly owns FirstRand Bank, a full-service bank providing a comprehensive range of retail, commercial, corporate and investment banking services in South Africa and offers niche products. The bank has three divisions, which are separately branded: First National Bank (FNB), WesBank and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB). The firm's reportable segment includes Retail and commercial segment, Corporate and institutional segment, Centre (including group treasury), Firstrand Bank Normalised, and Normalised adjustments.
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