Security National FinancialSNFCA -0.61%66 Buyback Yield % is 0.89 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates SNFCA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 202 Insurance companies, Security National Financial ranks better than 52.97% 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.
SNFCA vs CIA, KCLI, UTGN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, Security National Financial'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.
Security National Financial Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Security National Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Security National Financial'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.
Security National Financial (SNFCA) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.89 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Security National Financial and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.35. Over the past decade, Security National Financial's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.14 to 7.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Security National Financial ranks #95 out of 202 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Security National Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
Security National Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 0.89 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 7.00. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.79. Security National Financial's value of 0.89 is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Security National Financial ranks #95 out of 202 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Security National Financial has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Security National Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to CIA and KCLI?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Security National Financial ranks #95 out of 202 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Security National Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.79. Security National Financial's value of 0.89 is 13.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Security National Financial's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.14 to 7.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 0.79, Security National Financial 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 an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 0.79, based on 202 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. Security National Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 0.89 is 13.4% 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 Security National Financial and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Security National Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 0.89, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Security National Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security National Financial (SNFCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.09, compared to a current price of $9.74 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.89, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 13.4% above the Insurance industry median of 0.79. Security National Financial's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Security National Financial (SNFCA), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.89 as of Jul. 06, 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 Security National Financial (SNFCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Security National Financial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.74 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.09.
GuruFocus considers Security National Financial to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SNFCA:
Buyback Yield %: 0.89 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: $11.09 vs. price of $9.74 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% above the Insurance median (#95 of 202)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNFCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Security National Financial Corp is a holding company providing insurance services. The company operates in three reportable business segments: Life insurance, Cemetery and Mortuary, and Mortgages. The life insurance segment sells and services selected lines of life insurance, annuity products, and accident and health insurance. The cemetery and mortuary segment engages in pre-need selling of funeral, cemetery, mortuary, and cremation services through its cemetery and mortuary locations. The mortgage segment originates and underwrites or otherwise purchases residential and commercial loans for new construction, existing homes, and other real estate projects. It derives the majority of revenue from Life Insurance segment.
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