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National CineMediaNCMI -1.47%68 Buyback Yield % is 3.95 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 605% above its 10-year median of 0.56. GuruFocus rates NCMI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.50 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 320 Media - Diversified companies, National CineMedia ranks better than 87.19% 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.
National CineMedia Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National CineMedia'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.
NCMI vs ADV, NEXN, TSQ: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, National CineMedia's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National CineMedia'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.
National CineMedia (NCMI) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.95 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on National CineMedia and its competitors. This is 605% above median its historical median of 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #41 out of 320 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is National CineMedia's Buyback Yield % too high?
National CineMedia's current Buyback Yield % of 3.95 is 605% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. Based on the distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #41 out of 320 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, National CineMedia has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National CineMedia's Buyback Yield % compare to ADV and NEXN?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, National CineMedia ranks #41 out of 320 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places National CineMedia in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 National CineMedia and its competitors. National CineMedia's current Buyback Yield % is 3.95, which is 605% above median its own 10-year median of 0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National CineMedia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia (NCMI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.50, compared to a current price of $4.03 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.95, which is 605% above median its 10-year median of 0.56. National CineMedia's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 National CineMedia (NCMI), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.95 as of Aug. 07, 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 National CineMedia (NCMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National CineMedia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.03 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.50.
GuruFocus considers National CineMedia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NCMI:
Buyback Yield %: 3.95 (605% above median its 10-year median of 0.56)
GF Value™: $4.50 vs. price of $4.03 (10.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NCMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National CineMedia Inc is a cinema advertising platform in the U.S. It derives revenue from the sale of advertising to national, regional and local businesses through The Noovie Show and the CineLife Show, the cinema advertising and entertainment show seen on movie screens across the U.S., on LEN, a series of strategically-placed screens located in movie theater lobbies, as well as other forms of advertising and promotions in theater lobbies.
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