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AMC Global MediaSTU:9AC +4.09%72 Buyback Yield % is 5.60 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates STU:9AC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Media - Diversified companies, AMC Global Media ranks better than 89.81% 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 AMC Global Media'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.
STU:9AC vs STRZ, PLAY, HUYA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media (STU:9AC) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.60 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AMC Global Media and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, AMC Global Media's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 25.13. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #33 out of 324 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is AMC Global Media's Buyback Yield % too high?
AMC Global Media's current Buyback Yield % of 5.60 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 25.13. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #33 out of 324 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Buyback Yield % compare to STRZ and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #33 out of 324 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places AMC Global Media in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, AMC Global Media's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.25 to 25.13 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. AMC Global Media's current Buyback Yield % is 5.60, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (STU:9AC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.24, compared to a current price of €8.90 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.60, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 4.27. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 AMC Global Media (STU:9AC), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.60 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 AMC Global Media (STU:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.90 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.24.
GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:9AC:
Buyback Yield %: 5.60 (31% above median its 10-year median of 4.27)
GF Value™: €7.24 vs. price of €8.90 (22.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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