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MTY Food GroupSTU:9MF -1.89%81 Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates STU:9MF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.34. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Restaurants companies, MTY Food Group ranks better than 61.76% 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 MTY Food Group'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:9MF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, MTY Food Group'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.
MTY Food Group Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MTY Food Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTY Food Group'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.
MTY Food Group (STU:9MF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MTY Food Group and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, MTY Food Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 5.30. According to the industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #52 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is MTY Food Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
MTY Food Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.18 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 5.30. Based on the distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #52 out of 136 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MTY Food Group has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTY Food Group's Buyback Yield % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, MTY Food Group ranks #52 out of 136 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts MTY Food Group in the upper half of its industry. Historically, MTY Food Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 5.30 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 Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants 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 MTY Food Group and its competitors. MTY Food Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.18, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 1.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTY Food Group stock overvalued right now?
MTY Food Group (STU:9MF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.34, compared to a current price of €20.80 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.18, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.32. MTY Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 MTY Food Group (STU:9MF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 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 MTY Food Group (STU:9MF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTY Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.80 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.34.
Key valuation signals for STU:9MF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.18 (86% below median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: €28.34 vs. price of €20.80 (26.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9MF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTY Food Group Inc is a franchisor in the quick service and casual dining food industry. Its activities consist of franchising and operating corporate-owned locations as well as the sale of retail products under a multitude of banners. The company's operating segment is based on geographical regions namely Canada; and US & International, which earns maximum revenue. The company brands include Cafe Depot, Country Style, Croissant Plus, Cultures, Extremepita, Fabrika, Jus Jugo Juice, Koya Japan, ManchuWok, Muffin plus, Valentine, Van Houtte, Shushiman and others.
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