BrainCool AB (STU:5YL) Buyback Yield %: -9.81 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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STU:5YL BrainCool AB STU:5YL
68 GF Score
Price €0.06
GF Value €0.09
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is BrainCool AB Buyback Yield %?

BrainCool AB STU:5YL 68 Buyback Yield % is -9.81 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:5YL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, BrainCool AB ranks worse than 71.06% 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.

BrainCool AB's current buyback yield was -9.81%.


BrainCool AB Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BrainCool AB'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.

BrainCool AB Buyback Yield % Chart

BrainCool AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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BrainCool AB Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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STU:5YL vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, BrainCool AB'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.


BrainCool AB Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, BrainCool AB's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BrainCool AB's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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BrainCool AB Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

BrainCool AB's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 6.187) / 14.2945836
=-43.28%

BrainCool AB's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 2.624) / 15.005364
=-17.49%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -9.81 mean?
BrainCool AB (STU:5YL) has a Buyback Yield % of -9.81 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on BrainCool AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BrainCool AB ranks #248 out of 349 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is BrainCool AB's Buyback Yield % too high?
BrainCool AB's current Buyback Yield % is -9.81. Based on the distribution chart, BrainCool AB ranks #248 out of 349 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BrainCool AB has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BrainCool AB's Buyback Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, BrainCool AB ranks #248 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places BrainCool AB in the lower half of its industry. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 BrainCool AB and its competitors. BrainCool AB's current Buyback Yield % is -9.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BrainCool AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrainCool AB (STU:5YL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -9.81. BrainCool AB's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 BrainCool AB (STU:5YL), the current Buyback Yield % is -9.81 as of Jul. 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 BrainCool AB (STU:5YL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrainCool AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09. GuruFocus considers BrainCool AB to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:5YL:

  • Buyback Yield %: -9.81
  • GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.06 (32.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5YL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BrainCool AB Business Description

Other Exchanges BRAIN:Sweden
Address Scheelevagen 2, Lund, SWE, 22381
BrainCool AB is a medical device company engaged in developing, marketing, and selling medical cooling systems for diseases like stroke, oral mucositis, migraine, and sudden cardiac arrest.
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