Star Health and Allied Insurance Co (NSE:STARHEALTH) Buyback Yield %: -0.03 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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NSE:STARHEALTH Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd NSE:STARHEALTH
78 GF Score
Price ₹588.65
GF Value ₹592.65
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Buyback Yield %?

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co NSE:STARHEALTH +1.28% 78 Buyback Yield % is -0.03 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:STARHEALTH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹592.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 201 Insurance companies, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co ranks worse than 80.1% 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.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's current buyback yield was -0.03%.


Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Star Health and Allied Insurance Co'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.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Buyback Yield %
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Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Quarterly Data
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NSE:STARHEALTH vs AFL, MET: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co'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.


Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 96.5) / 269194.83
=-0.04%

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 96.5) / 269194.83
=-0.04%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -0.03 mean?
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co (NSE:STARHEALTH) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.03 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Star Health and Allied Insurance Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co ranks #161 out of 201 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's current Buyback Yield % is -0.03. Based on the distribution chart, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co ranks #161 out of 201 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's Buyback Yield % compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co ranks #161 out of 201 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Star Health and Allied Insurance Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.83. 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 an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.83, based on 201 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 Star Health and Allied Insurance Co and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's current Buyback Yield % is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Health and Allied Insurance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co (NSE:STARHEALTH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹592.65, compared to a current price of ₹588.65 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.03. Star Health and Allied Insurance Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Star Health and Allied Insurance Co (NSE:STARHEALTH), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.03 as of Jul. 22, 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 Star Health and Allied Insurance Co (NSE:STARHEALTH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹588.65 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹592.65. GuruFocus considers Star Health and Allied Insurance Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:STARHEALTH:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.03
  • GF Value™: ₹592.65 vs. price of ₹588.65 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:STARHEALTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 543412:India
Address Dr. Radha Krishnan Salai, No. 148, Acropolis, Mylapore, Chennai, TN, IND, 600004
Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd operates a non-life insurance business in India. It focuses on the retail health and group health segments. The company distributes policies through individual agents and also includes corporate agent banks and other corporate agents. It offers various types of insurance plans such as health, accidental, travel, corporate, and others. The operating segments of the company are based on the various types of insurance and include Fire, Marine Cargo, Marine Hull, Aviation, Motor, Workmen Compensation, Engineering, Public Product Liability, Personal Accident, Travel, and Health Insurance. The majority of its revenue is generated from its Health insurance products.
78GF Score

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