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Star HoldingsSTHO -0.20%48 Buyback Yield % is 8.19 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 7.84. GuruFocus rates STHO with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Real Estate companies, Star Holdings ranks better than 96.35% 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 Star Holdings'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.
STHO vs RFL, CNXX, SRG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Star Holdings'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.
Star Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Star Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Holdings'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.
Star Holdings (STHO) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.19 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Star Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.84. Over the past decade, Star Holdings' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.18 to 10.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #15 out of 411 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Star Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Star Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 8.19 is near median its 10-year median of 7.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 10.88. The Real Estate industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Star Holdings' value of 8.19 is 81800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #15 out of 411 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to RFL and CNXX?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Star Holdings ranks #15 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Star Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Star Holdings' value of 8.19 is 81800% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Holdings' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.18 to 10.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.84 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Star Holdings 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 Real Estate company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Real Estate companies is 0.01, based on 411 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. Star Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 8.19 is 81800% 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 Star Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 8.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings (STHO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.60, compared to a current price of $9.85 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.84 and 81800% above the Real Estate industry median of 0.01. Star Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Star Holdings (STHO), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.19 as of Aug. 28, 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 Star Holdings (STHO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.85 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.60.
GuruFocus considers Star Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STHO:
Buyback Yield %: 8.19 (near median its 10-year median of 7.84)
GF Value™: $6.60 vs. price of $9.85 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81800% above the Real Estate median (#15 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STHO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Holdings engages in non-ground lease-related businesses, including real estate finance, operating properties, and land and development. Its portfolio is comprised of its interests in Asbury and Magnolia Green residential development projects, a portfolio of commercial real estate properties, and loans that are being marketed for sale. The Company operates its business through one reportable and operating segment that focuses on realizing value for shareholders by generating cash flows through active asset management and sales of its existing loans, operating properties, and land and development properties.
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