Northern Star ResourcesNESRF -7.22%92 Buyback Yield % is 0.24 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 1100% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks better than 94.26% 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.
* 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 Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.24 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Northern Star Resources and its competitors. This is 1100% above median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #81 out of 1410 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Northern Star Resources' Buyback Yield % too high?
Northern Star Resources' current Buyback Yield % of 0.24 is 1100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #81 out of 1410 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' Buyback Yield % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #81 out of 1410 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Northern Star Resources in the top 6% 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Northern Star Resources and its competitors. Northern Star Resources's current Buyback Yield % is 0.24, which is 1100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.17, compared to a current price of $13.50 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.24, which is 1100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.24 as of Jun. 29, 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.50 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.17.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NESRF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.24 (1100% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $14.17 vs. price of $13.50 (4.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NESRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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