Currys (STU:CWB) Buyback Yield %: 4.41 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 419% Above Median

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STU:CWB Currys PLC STU:CWB
66 GF Score
Price €1.87
GF Value €1.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Currys Buyback Yield %?

Currys STU:CWB 66 Buyback Yield % is 4.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 419% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates STU:CWB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, Currys ranks better than 89.78% 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.

Currys's current buyback yield was 4.41%.


Currys Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Currys'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.

Currys Buyback Yield % Chart

Currys Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Buyback Yield %
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Currys Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.71 2.14 1.26 3.24 5.64

STU:CWB vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Currys'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.


Currys Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Currys's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


STU:CWB
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Currys Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Currys's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-57.537 + -26.467) / 1505.28705
=5.58%

Currys's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-57.537 + -26.467) / 1505.28705
=5.58%

* 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 4.41 mean?
Currys (STU:CWB) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Currys and its competitors. This is 419% above median its historical median of 0.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Currys ranks #42 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Currys' Buyback Yield % too high?
Currys' current Buyback Yield % of 4.41 is 419% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Currys' value of 4.41 is 3050% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Currys ranks #42 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Currys has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Currys' Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Currys ranks #42 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Currys in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Currys' value of 4.41 is 3050% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Currys 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, 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. Currys's current Buyback Yield % of 4.41 is 3050% 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 Currys and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Currys's current Buyback Yield % is 4.41, which is 419% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Currys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys (STU:CWB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.12, compared to a current price of €1.87 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.41, which is 419% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 3050% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Currys' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 Currys (STU:CWB), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.41 as of Jul. 14, 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 Currys (STU:CWB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Currys stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.87 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.12. GuruFocus considers Currys to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CWB:

  • Buyback Yield %: 4.41 (419% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: €1.12 vs. price of €1.87 (67% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3050% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#42 of 411)

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


Currys Business Description

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Currys PLC is an omnichannel retailer of technology products and services with stores across countries. The company's segment include: UK & Ireland: comprises the operations of Currys, iD Mobile and B2B operations; and Nordics; operates both franchise and own stores in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark with further franchise operations in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. UK & Ireland and Nordics are involved in the sale of consumer electronics and mobile technology products and services, through stores or online channels. It derives maximum revenue from UK & Ireland.
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