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Spar GroupSGPPF 50 Buyback Yield % is 0.06 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates SGPPF with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.44. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Retail - Defensive companies, Spar Group ranks worse than 59.8% 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 Spar 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.
SGPPF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Spar 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.
Spar Group Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Spar Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Spar 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.
Spar Group (SGPPF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.06 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Spar Group and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #61 out of 102 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Spar Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Spar Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.06 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.16. The Retail - Defensive industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Spar Group's value of 0.06 is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #61 out of 102 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's Buyback Yield % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Spar Group ranks #61 out of 102 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Spar Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Spar Group's value of 0.06 is 75% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Spar Group has consistently been below 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 0.24, based on 102 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. Spar Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.06 is 75% below 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 Spar Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spar Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.06, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Spar Group (SGPPF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.06. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.44, compared to a current price of $5.88 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.06, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 75% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.24. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Spar Group (SGPPF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.06 as of Jul. 20, 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 Spar Group (SGPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.88 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.44.
Key valuation signals for SGPPF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.06 (63% below median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $13.44 vs. price of $5.88 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75% below the Retail - Defensive median (#61 of 102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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