Serco GroupSCGPY 79 Buyback Yield % is 3.33 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 2.22. GuruFocus rates SCGPY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 431 Business Services companies, Serco Group ranks better than 83.53% 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 Serco 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.
SCGPY vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Serco 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.
Serco Group Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Serco Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serco 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.
Serco Group (SCGPY) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.33 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Serco Group and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 2.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #71 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Serco Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Serco Group's current Buyback Yield % of 3.33 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.22. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Serco Group's value of 3.33 is 4657.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #71 out of 431 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Serco Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serco Group's Buyback Yield % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Serco Group ranks #71 out of 431 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Serco Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Serco Group's value of 3.33 is 4657.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.22 vs. the industry median of 0.07, Serco 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 431 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. Serco Group's current Buyback Yield % of 3.33 is 4657.1% 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 Serco Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serco Group's current Buyback Yield % is 3.33, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 2.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group (SCGPY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.48, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.33, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 2.22 and 4657.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.07. Serco Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Serco Group (SCGPY), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.33 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 Serco Group (SCGPY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serco Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.48.
GuruFocus considers Serco Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCGPY:
Buyback Yield %: 3.33 (50% above median its 10-year median of 2.22)
GF Value™: $2.48 vs. price of $2.83 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4657.1% above the Business Services median (#71 of 431)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCGPY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Serco Group PLC helps governments and public-sector bodies deliver public services. The company generates revenue from four divisions; the UK & Europe division provides hospital management, welfare, business support operations, and defense services in the U.K. and Europe. The North America division provides professional, defense, technology, and management services to the U.S. and Canadian governments. The Asia-Pacific segment provides frontline services, defense, and citizen services in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. The Middle East division provides transport, defense, and health services in the Middle East. The company generates its key revenue from the U.K. & Europe divisions.
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