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Universal RobinaPHS:URC -0.82%80 Buyback Yield % is 0.17 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates PHS:URC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱99.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Universal Robina ranks better than 60.39% 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 Universal Robina'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Universal Robina's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Robina'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.
Universal Robina (PHS:URC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.17 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Universal Robina and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #221 out of 558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.6%.
Is Universal Robina's Buyback Yield % too high?
Universal Robina's current Buyback Yield % of 0.17 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #221 out of 558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Robina has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Robina's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Universal Robina ranks #221 out of 558 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Universal Robina 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Universal Robina and its competitors. Universal Robina's current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Robina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina (PHS:URC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱99.72, compared to a current price of ₱60.70 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Universal Robina's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.17 as of Jul. 13, 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 Universal Robina (PHS:URC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Robina stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱60.70 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱99.72.
GuruFocus considers Universal Robina to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:URC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.17 (67% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: ₱99.72 vs. price of ₱60.70 (39.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:URC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Robina Corp is branded food products companies in the Philippines and has a powerful presence in ASEAN markets. The Group organized into three business segments branded consumer foods which manufactures, distributes, sells and markets a diverse mix of food and beverage products; Animal Nutrition and Health which focuses on animal nutrition through its core animal feeds business, complemented by the expansion of its pet food portfolio, and its drugs and disinfectants; and Commodities. The corporate business segment engages in bonds and securities investment and fund sourcing activities. The majority of revenue comes from Branded consumer foods. The Group operates in the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China and Hong Kong.
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