NextNXGPF 85 Buyback Yield % is 3.69 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates NXGPF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $166.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, Next ranks better than 86.62% 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 Next'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.
NXGPF vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Next'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.
Next Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Next's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Next'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.
Next (NXGPF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.69 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Next and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Next's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Next ranks #55 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Next's Buyback Yield % too high?
Next's current Buyback Yield % of 3.69 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 5.52. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Next's value of 3.69 is 2738.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Next ranks #55 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Next has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Next's Buyback Yield % compare to TJX and ROST?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Next ranks #55 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Next in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Next's value of 3.69 is 2738.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Next's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 5.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Next has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.13, based on 411 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. Next's current Buyback Yield % of 3.69 is 2738.5% above 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 Next and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Next's current Buyback Yield % is 3.69, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Next stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next (NXGPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $166.60, compared to a current price of $197.60 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.69, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 2738.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.13. Next's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Next (NXGPF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.69 as of Jul. 05, 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 Next (NXGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Next stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $197.60 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $166.60.
GuruFocus considers Next to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NXGPF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.69 (41% above median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: $166.60 vs. price of $197.60 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2738.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#55 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NXGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Next PLC operates as a retailer, specializing in the sale of clothing, footwear, accessories, and home products. A portion of the company's product offerings comprises items bearing the Next brand. Additionally, the majority of the company's remaining sales occur through retail stores located outside the United Kingdom, which it franchises. The company's segments encompass NEXT Online, NEXT Finance, NEXT Retail, and Other Business Activities. A substantial portion of the company's revenue is derived from customers within the United Kingdom; however, its presence extends to regions such as the Rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Rest of the World.
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