Olam GroupOLGPF 49 Buyback Yield % is 0.45 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 275% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates OLGPF with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 106 Retail - Defensive companies, Olam Group ranks better than 55.66% 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 Olam Group'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.
OLGPF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Olam Group'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.
Olam Group Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Olam Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Olam Group'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.
Olam Group (OLGPF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.45 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Olam Group and its competitors. This is 275% above median its historical median of 0.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #47 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Olam Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Olam Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.45 is 275% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Olam Group's value of 0.45 is 83.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #47 out of 106 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Olam Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Olam Group's Buyback Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Olam Group ranks #47 out of 106 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Olam Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.25. Olam Group's value of 0.45 is 83.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.25, Olam Group 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 - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.25, based on 106 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. Olam Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.45 is 83.7% 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 Olam Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Olam Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.45, which is 275% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Olam Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olam Group (OLGPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.79, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 26.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.45, which is 275% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 83.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.25. Olam Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 11 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 Olam Group (OLGPF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.45 as of Jun. 29, 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 Olam Group (OLGPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Olam Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 26.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.79.
GuruFocus considers Olam Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OLGPF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.45 (275% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $0.79 vs. price of $1.00 (26.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#47 of 106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OLGPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Olam Group Ltd is a food and agri-business supplying customers with food ingredients, feed, and fibre. The company and its subsidiaries operate in the following business segments: Olam Food Ingredients and the Remaining Olam Group. It generates maximum revenue from the Olam Food Ingredients segment, which includes Cocoa, Coffee, Nuts, Spices, and Dairy. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, and the rest from Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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