Marlin GlobalNZSE:MLN 27 Buyback Yield % is 0.12 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 1100% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates NZSE:MLN with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 765 Asset Management companies, Marlin Global ranks worse than 52.03% 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 Marlin Global'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.
NZSE:MLN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Marlin Global'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.
Marlin Global Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Marlin Global's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marlin Global'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.
Marlin Global (NZSE:MLN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.12 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Marlin Global and its competitors. This is 1100% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Marlin Global ranks #398 out of 765 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Marlin Global's Buyback Yield % too high?
Marlin Global's current Buyback Yield % of 0.12 is 1100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Marlin Global's value of 0.12 is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marlin Global ranks #398 out of 765 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marlin Global has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marlin Global's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Marlin Global ranks #398 out of 765 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Marlin Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Marlin Global's value of 0.12 is 36.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.01 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Marlin Global has consistently been below 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.19, based on 765 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. Marlin Global's current Buyback Yield % of 0.12 is 36.8% below 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 Marlin Global and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marlin Global's current Buyback Yield % is 0.12, which is 1100% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marlin Global stock overvalued right now?
Marlin Global (NZSE:MLN) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.12. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.12, which is 1100% above median its 10-year median of 0.01 and 36.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.19. Marlin Global's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Marlin Global (NZSE:MLN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.12 as of Jul. 12, 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.
Marlin Global Ltd is an investment company that invests in growing companies based outside of New Zealand and Australia. The portfolio of the company is managed by Fisher Funds Management Limited. Its objective is to offer investors competitive returns through capital growth and dividends, and access to a diversified portfolio of investments through a single tax-efficient investment vehicle. The Company operates in a single operating segment, which is international financial investment.
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