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Islandsbanki hfOISE:ISB 70 Buyback Yield % is 11.18 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates OISE:ISB with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of kr150.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Banks companies, Islandsbanki hf ranks better than 98.65% 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 Islandsbanki 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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Islandsbanki 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.
Islandsbanki hf Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Islandsbanki hf's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Islandsbanki 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.
Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB) has a Buyback Yield % of 11.18 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Islandsbanki hf and its competitors. This is 247% above median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, Islandsbanki hf's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.39 to 11.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Islandsbanki hf ranks #8 out of 593 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Islandsbanki hf's Buyback Yield % too high?
Islandsbanki hf's current Buyback Yield % of 11.18 is 247% above median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 11.45. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.46. Islandsbanki hf's value of 11.18 is 2330.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Islandsbanki hf ranks #8 out of 593 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Islandsbanki hf has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Islandsbanki hf's Buyback Yield % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Islandsbanki hf ranks #8 out of 593 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Islandsbanki hf in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.46. Islandsbanki hf's value of 11.18 is 2330.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Islandsbanki hf's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.39 to 11.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Islandsbanki 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.46, based on 593 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. Islandsbanki hf's current Buyback Yield % of 11.18 is 2330.4% 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 Islandsbanki hf and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Islandsbanki hf's current Buyback Yield % is 11.18, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Islandsbanki hf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr150.12, compared to a current price of kr146.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 11.18, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 2330.4% above the Banks industry median of 0.46. Islandsbanki hf's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB), the current Buyback Yield % is 11.18 as of Aug. 04, 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 Islandsbanki hf (OISE:ISB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Islandsbanki hf stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr146.00 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr150.12.
GuruFocus considers Islandsbanki hf to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OISE:ISB:
Buyback Yield %: 11.18 (247% above median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: kr150.12 vs. price of kr146.00 (2.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2330.4% above the Banks median (#8 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OISE:ISB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Islandsbanki hf is a customer-centric universal bank. The company's segments include Personal Banking; Business Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; Treasury and Proprietary Trading and Cost centres. It generates maximum revenue from the Business Banking segment. Business Banking provides small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with comprehensive financial services, including Ergo, the Bank's asset financing service.
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