Medivir AB (OSTO:MVIR) Buyback Yield %: -4.24 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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OSTO:MVIR Medivir AB OSTO:MVIR
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Price kr1.80
GF Value kr1.11
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Medivir AB Buyback Yield %?

Medivir AB OSTO:MVIR -1.10% 50 Buyback Yield % is -4.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:MVIR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of kr1.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 Biotechnology companies, Medivir AB ranks better than 62.04% 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.

Medivir AB's current buyback yield was -4.24%.


Medivir AB Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Medivir AB'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.

Medivir AB Buyback Yield % Chart

Medivir AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Medivir AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.27 0.00 0.00 -82.52 -3.37

OSTO:MVIR vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Medivir AB'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.


Medivir AB Buyback Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Medivir AB's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Medivir AB's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Medivir AB Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Medivir AB's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 151.427) / 183.506439
=-82.52%

Medivir AB's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 45) / 1335.90408
=-3.37%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -4.24 mean?
Medivir AB (OSTO:MVIR) has a Buyback Yield % of -4.24 as of Aug. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Medivir AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Medivir AB ranks #279 out of 735 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Medivir AB's Buyback Yield % too high?
Medivir AB's current Buyback Yield % is -4.24. Based on the distribution chart, Medivir AB ranks #279 out of 735 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Medivir AB has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Medivir AB's Buyback Yield % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Medivir AB ranks #279 out of 735 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Medivir AB in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 Medivir AB and its competitors. Medivir AB's current Buyback Yield % is -4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Medivir AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medivir AB (OSTO:MVIR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.11, compared to a current price of kr1.80 — trading 62.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -4.24. Medivir AB's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Medivir AB (OSTO:MVIR), the current Buyback Yield % is -4.24 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 Medivir AB (OSTO:MVIR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Medivir AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr1.80 is trading 62.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.11. GuruFocus considers Medivir AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:MVIR:

  • Buyback Yield %: -4.24
  • GF Value™: kr1.11 vs. price of kr1.80 (62.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:MVIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Medivir AB Business Description

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Address Lunastigen 5, PO Box 1086, 2nd floor, Huddinge, SWE, 141 22
Medivir AB develops drugs with a focus on cancer, where unmet medical needs are high. The company is concentrating on the development of fostroxacitabine bralpamide (fostrox), a liver-targeted inhibitor of DNA replication that selectively delivers the cell-killing agent to the tumor while minimizing potentially harmful effects on normal cells. It has developed two pharmaceutical products: Xerclear, used for treating labial herpes (cold sores), and Olysio, which have reached the market. Medivir also also has four out-licensed projects Xerclear, MIV-701, MBLI/MET-X. Geographically, it generates its maximum revenue from Europe and other regions.
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