Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) Buyback Yield %: -9.42 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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OSTO:WPAY Westpay AB OSTO:WPAY
33 GF Score
Price kr0.94
GF Value kr0.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Westpay AB Buyback Yield %?

Westpay AB OSTO:WPAY +3.08% 33 Buyback Yield % is -9.42 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSTO:WPAY with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of kr0.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,257 Software companies, Westpay AB ranks worse than 77.65% 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.

Westpay AB's current buyback yield was -9.42%.


Westpay AB Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Westpay 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.

Westpay AB Buyback Yield % Chart

Westpay AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Westpay 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 -9.81 -13.21 -4.86 -7.40 -7.32

OSTO:WPAY vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Westpay 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.


Westpay AB Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Westpay AB's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Westpay AB Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Westpay 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 + 9.77) / 132.0995
=-7.40%

Westpay 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 + 9) / 122.95415
=-7.32%

* 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 -9.42 mean?
Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) has a Buyback Yield % of -9.42 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Westpay AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Westpay AB ranks #976 out of 1257 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Westpay AB's Buyback Yield % too high?
Westpay AB's current Buyback Yield % is -9.42. Based on the distribution chart, Westpay AB ranks #976 out of 1257 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Westpay AB has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westpay AB's Buyback Yield % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Westpay AB ranks #976 out of 1257 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Westpay AB in the lower 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Westpay AB and its competitors. Westpay AB's current Buyback Yield % is -9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westpay AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.53, compared to a current price of kr0.94 — trading 76.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -9.42. Westpay AB's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY), the current Buyback Yield % is -9.42 as of Aug. 06, 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 Westpay AB (OSTO:WPAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westpay AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr0.94 is trading 76.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.53. GuruFocus considers Westpay AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:WPAY:

  • Buyback Yield %: -9.42
  • GF Value™: kr0.53 vs. price of kr0.94 (76.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Westpay AB Business Description

Address Kanalvagen 12, 2nd Floor, Upplands Vasby, Stockholm, SWE, 194 61
Westpay AB is a full-service fintech and payment solution provider that offers solutions that simplify payments and amplifies the overall customer experience. Its products include Payment Application as a Service, Payment terminals, and SoftPoS.
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