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Braemar Hotels & ResortsSTU:42V 49 Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 206% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates STU:42V with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 REITs companies, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks better than 67.62% 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.
STU:42V vs AHT, IHT, CLDT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Hotel & Motel subindustry, Braemar Hotels & Resorts'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.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Buyback Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Braemar Hotels & Resorts's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Braemar Hotels & Resorts'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.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.55 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Braemar Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. This is 206% above median its historical median of 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #113 out of 349 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Buyback Yield % too high?
Braemar Hotels & Resorts' current Buyback Yield % of 0.55 is 206% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. The REITs industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' value of 0.55 is 2650% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #113 out of 349 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Braemar Hotels & Resorts has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braemar Hotels & Resorts' Buyback Yield % compare to AHT and IHT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Braemar Hotels & Resorts ranks #113 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Braemar Hotels & Resorts in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' value of 0.55 is 2650% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Braemar Hotels & Resorts 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 REITs company?
The median Buyback Yield % among REITs companies is 0.02, based on 349 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. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's current Buyback Yield % of 0.55 is 2650% 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Braemar Hotels & Resorts's current Buyback Yield % is 0.55, which is 206% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.77, compared to a current price of €1.80 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.55, which is 206% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 2650% above the REITs industry median of 0.02. Braemar Hotels & Resorts' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jul. 24, 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 Braemar Hotels & Resorts (STU:42V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braemar Hotels & Resorts stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.80 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.77.
GuruFocus considers Braemar Hotels & Resorts to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:42V:
Buyback Yield %: 0.55 (206% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: €1.77 vs. price of €1.80 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2650% above the REITs median (#113 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:42V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc is a real estate investment trust company that invests in high revenue per available room, or RevPAR, luxury hotels and resorts. The firm operates in various U.S. states such as California, Texas, Washington, Philadelphia, Florida, and Illinois as well as Washington, D.C. and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates through its direct hotel investment segment of the hotel lodging industry. Its revenue streams include rooms, food and beverage, and other. The firm's hotels operate under various brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, Courtyard, and, among others.
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