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Asar hfOISE:ASAR -0.81%94 Buyback Yield % is 5.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 5.04. GuruFocus rates OISE:ASAR with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of kr14.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 112 Telecommunication Services companies, Asar hf ranks better than 92.86% 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 Asar hf'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.
OISE:ASAR vs VZ, TMUS, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Asar hf'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.
Asar hf Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Asar hf's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asar hf'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.
Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.00 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Asar hf and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.04. Over the past decade, Asar hf's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.80 to 201.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #8 out of 112 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Asar hf's Buyback Yield % too high?
Asar hf's current Buyback Yield % of 5.00 is near median its 10-year median of 5.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 201.54. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. Asar hf's value of 5.00 is 4247.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #8 out of 112 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Asar hf has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asar hf's Buyback Yield % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Asar hf ranks #8 out of 112 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Asar hf in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. Asar hf's value of 5.00 is 4247.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Asar hf's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.80 to 201.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 0.12, Asar hf 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.12, based on 112 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. Asar hf's current Buyback Yield % of 5.00 is 4247.8% 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 Asar hf and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asar hf's current Buyback Yield % is 5.00, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asar hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr14.91, compared to a current price of kr12.20 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.00, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 4247.8% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.12. Asar hf's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Asar hf (OISE:ASAR), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.00 as of Aug. 28, 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 Asar hf (OISE:ASAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asar hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr12.20 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr14.91.
GuruFocus considers Asar hf to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:ASAR:
Buyback Yield %: 5.00 (near median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: kr14.91 vs. price of kr12.20 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4247.8% above the Telecommunication Services median (#8 of 112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:ASAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Siminn hf is an Iceland-based telecommunications company engaged in offering communication services. The operating segments of the company are Mobile, Internet, and Network; TV; Equipment sales; and Others. It derives a majority of the revenue from the Internet and Network segment, which involves revenue from data service, including xDSL service, GPON, Internet, IP net, core network, local loop, and access network. The Mobile segment involves revenue from mobile services in Iceland and abroad, whether traditional GSM service, satellite service, wholesale mobile service, or other mobile services.
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