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Global TestingSGX:AYN 73 Buyback Yield % is 0.87 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 76% below its 10-year median of 3.65. GuruFocus rates SGX:AYN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of S$1.16 (Fairly Valued). Among 296 Semiconductors companies, Global Testing ranks better than 86.49% 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 Global Testing'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.
SGX:AYN vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Global Testing'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.
Global Testing Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Global Testing's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Testing'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.
Global Testing (SGX:AYN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.87 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Global Testing and its competitors. This is 76% below median its historical median of 3.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Testing ranks #40 out of 296 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Global Testing's Buyback Yield % too high?
Global Testing's current Buyback Yield % of 0.87 is 76% below median its 10-year median of 3.65. Based on the distribution chart, Global Testing ranks #40 out of 296 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Testing has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Testing's Buyback Yield % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Global Testing ranks #40 out of 296 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Global Testing in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Global Testing and its competitors. Global Testing's current Buyback Yield % is 0.87, which is 76% below median its own 10-year median of 3.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Testing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Testing (SGX:AYN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$1.16, compared to a current price of S$1.21 — trading 4.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.87, which is 76% below median its 10-year median of 3.65. Global Testing's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Global Testing (SGX:AYN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.87 as of Aug. 16, 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 Global Testing (SGX:AYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Testing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$1.21 is trading 4.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$1.16.
GuruFocus considers Global Testing to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:AYN:
Buyback Yield %: 0.87 (76% below median its 10-year median of 3.65)
GF Value™: S$1.16 vs. price of S$1.21 (4.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:AYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Testing Corp Ltd is engaged in providing testing services. The group provides testing services such as wafer sorting and final testing to the semiconductor industry, focusing on logic and mixed-signal semiconductors used in consumer electronics and communication devices. As part of its testing services, it provides test program development, conversion and optimization services, load board and probe card design, and leases its testers to its customers for trial and pilot testing purposes on an ad hoc basis. Geographically the business presence of the company is seen across the region of Singapore, the USA, Taiwan, Thailand, China, Japan, and other countries.
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