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Shinhan Financial Group CoSHG -0.48%47 Buyback Yield % is 2.70 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 2.09. GuruFocus rates SHG with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 622 Banks companies, Shinhan Financial Group Co ranks better than 85.37% 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.
* 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.
Shinhan Financial Group Co Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Shinhan Financial Group Co'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.
Shinhan Financial Group Co Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Shinhan Financial Group Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shinhan Financial Group Co'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.
Shinhan Financial Group Co (SHG) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.70 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Shinhan Financial Group Co and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 2.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Shinhan Financial Group Co ranks #91 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Shinhan Financial Group Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Shinhan Financial Group Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.70 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.09. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Shinhan Financial Group Co's value of 2.70 is 558.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shinhan Financial Group Co ranks #91 out of 622 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shinhan Financial Group Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shinhan Financial Group Co's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Shinhan Financial Group Co ranks #91 out of 622 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Shinhan Financial Group Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.41. Shinhan Financial Group Co's value of 2.70 is 558.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.09 vs. the industry median of 0.41, Shinhan Financial Group Co 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.41, based on 622 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. Shinhan Financial Group Co's current Buyback Yield % of 2.70 is 558.5% 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 Shinhan Financial Group Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shinhan Financial Group Co's current Buyback Yield % is 2.70, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 2.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shinhan Financial Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhan Financial Group Co (SHG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.57, compared to a current price of $71.21 — trading 94.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.70, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 2.09 and 558.5% above the Banks industry median of 0.41. Shinhan Financial Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 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 Shinhan Financial Group Co (SHG), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.70 as of Jul. 17, 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 Shinhan Financial Group Co (SHG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shinhan Financial Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $71.21 is trading 94.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.57.
GuruFocus considers Shinhan Financial Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHG:
Buyback Yield %: 2.70 (29% above median its 10-year median of 2.09)
GF Value™: $36.57 vs. price of $71.21 (94.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 558.5% above the Banks median (#91 of 622)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd is a Korean banking group. Along with its subsidiaries the company provides, comprehensive financial services which consist of commercial banking services, credit card services, securities services, insurance, credit services, and asset management services, including securities investment trust management, investment advisory, call transaction, domestic and foreign private equity fund business, and other services. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Banking business which includes retail, corporate, international, and other banking services the company offers.
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