Shangri-La AsiaSHALF 43 Buyback Yield % is 0.31 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates SHALF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 268 Travel & Leisure companies, Shangri-La Asia ranks better than 54.1% 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 Shangri-La Asia'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 Lodging subindustry, Shangri-La Asia'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.
Shangri-La Asia Buyback Yield % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shangri-La Asia's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shangri-La Asia'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.
Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.31 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Shangri-La Asia and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 0.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #123 out of 268 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Shangri-La Asia's Buyback Yield % too high?
Shangri-La Asia's current Buyback Yield % of 0.31 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.21. The Travel & Leisure industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Shangri-La Asia's value of 0.31 is 244.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #123 out of 268 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shangri-La Asia has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shangri-La Asia's Buyback Yield % compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Shangri-La Asia ranks #123 out of 268 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Shangri-La Asia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Shangri-La Asia's value of 0.31 is 244.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.09, Shangri-La Asia 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.09, based on 268 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. Shangri-La Asia's current Buyback Yield % of 0.31 is 244.4% 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 Shangri-La Asia and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shangri-La Asia's current Buyback Yield % is 0.31, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shangri-La Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.73, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.31, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 244.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.09. Shangri-La Asia's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 Shangri-La Asia (SHALF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.31 as of Jun. 30, 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 Shangri-La Asia (SHALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shangri-La Asia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.73.
GuruFocus considers Shangri-La Asia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHALF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.31 (48% above median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $0.73 vs. price of $0.53 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 244.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#123 of 268)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shangri-La Asia Ltd owns and manages hotels in the People's Republic of China under the brands Shangri-La Hotels, Shangri-La Resorts, Kerry Hotels, Hotel Jen, and Traders Hotels. Other countries in which the group has its presence include Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and a few Other Countries. Besides hotel operations, the group also engaged in golf course operations in Bali, Indonesia, and wine trading in Hong Kong. Its business is organized into Hotel Properties, Hotel management and Related services, Investment Properties, and Property Development for sales. Revenues are generated from room rental, food and beverage sales, hotel management, Rental revenue from investment properties, and sales of properties.
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