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The historical data trend for Karnataka Bank'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.
Karnataka Bank Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Karnataka Bank'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.
Karnataka Bank Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Karnataka Bank's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karnataka Bank'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.
Karnataka Bank (NSE:KTKBANK) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.02 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Karnataka Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karnataka Bank ranks #451 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Karnataka Bank's Buyback Yield % too high?
Karnataka Bank's current Buyback Yield % is -0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Karnataka Bank ranks #451 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Karnataka Bank has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnataka Bank's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Karnataka Bank ranks #451 out of 622 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Karnataka Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. 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 0.43, based on 622 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. 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 Karnataka Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karnataka Bank's current Buyback Yield % is -0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnataka Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnataka Bank (NSE:KTKBANK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹196.24, compared to a current price of ₹273.15 — trading 39.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.02. Karnataka Bank's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 Karnataka Bank (NSE:KTKBANK), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.02 as of Jul. 19, 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 Karnataka Bank (NSE:KTKBANK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnataka Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹273.15 is trading 39.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹196.24.
GuruFocus considers Karnataka Bank to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KTKBANK:
Buyback Yield %: -0.02
GF Value™: ₹196.24 vs. price of ₹273.15 (39.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KTKBANK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karnataka Bank Ltd is an Indian banking company. Its operating segment includes Treasury operations, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Operations. It generates maximum revenue from the Retail Banking segment. Geographically, it operates only in India. The company's products and services include savings accounts, certificates of deposits, cash management accounts, money market accounts, loans and advances, and others.
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