DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) Buyback Yield %: 1.80 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 34% Above Median

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STU:D1N DNB Bank ASA STU:D1N
69 GF Score
Price €26.00
GF Value €23.29
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is DNB Bank ASA Buyback Yield %?

DNB Bank ASA STU:D1N -0.76% 69 Buyback Yield % is 1.80 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates STU:D1N with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Banks companies, DNB Bank ASA ranks better than 76.73% 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.

DNB Bank ASA's current buyback yield was 1.80%.


DNB Bank ASA Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DNB Bank ASA'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.

DNB Bank ASA Buyback Yield % Chart

DNB Bank ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.01 2.12 2.18 1.39

DNB Bank ASA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 0.44 0.00 1.34 0.51 1.83

DNB Bank ASA Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, DNB Bank ASA'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.


DNB Bank ASA Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, DNB Bank ASA's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DNB Bank ASA's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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DNB Bank ASA Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

DNB Bank ASA'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
=- (-467.013 + 0) / 33602.402
=1.39%

DNB Bank ASA's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-696.168 + 0) / 38108.3038
=1.83%

* 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 .

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What does a Buyback Yield % of 1.80 mean?
DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.80 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on DNB Bank ASA and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #141 out of 606 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is DNB Bank ASA's Buyback Yield % too high?
DNB Bank ASA's current Buyback Yield % of 1.80 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. DNB Bank ASA's value of 1.80 is 318.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #141 out of 606 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DNB Bank ASA has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DNB Bank ASA's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DNB Bank ASA ranks #141 out of 606 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places DNB Bank ASA in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. DNB Bank ASA's value of 1.80 is 318.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 0.43, DNB Bank ASA 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 606 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. DNB Bank ASA's current Buyback Yield % of 1.80 is 318.6% 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 DNB Bank ASA and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DNB Bank ASA's current Buyback Yield % is 1.80, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DNB Bank ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.29, compared to a current price of €26.00 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.80, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 318.6% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. DNB Bank ASA's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 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 DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.80 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 DNB Bank ASA (STU:D1N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DNB Bank ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €26.00 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.29. GuruFocus considers DNB Bank ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:D1N:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.80 (34% above median its 10-year median of 1.34)
  • GF Value™: €23.29 vs. price of €26.00 (11.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 318.6% above the Banks median (#141 of 606)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:D1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DNB Bank ASA Business Description

Address Dronning Eufemias gate 30, Bjorvika, Oslo, NOR, 0191
DNB Bank ASA is a Norwegian financial services group offering financial products and services, including loans and deposits, mutual funds and asset management, life insurance and pension savings, payment and financing services, real estate broking, and services related to the money and capital markets. DNB has the following operating segments: Personal customers, Corporate customers Norway, Large corporates and international customers, and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from its Large corporates and international customers business, which caters to corporate customers across different industries, providing them with various banking and advisory services as well as access to online and mobile banking, and other digital services. DNB derives maximum revenue from its Banking activities.
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