Greencore GroupSTU:GCG +2.59%88 Buyback Yield % is 1.45 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates STU:GCG with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 557 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Greencore Group ranks better than 79.71% 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 Greencore 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Greencore 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.
Greencore Group Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Greencore Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greencore 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.
Greencore Group (STU:GCG) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.45 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Greencore Group and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 1.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #113 out of 557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Greencore Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Greencore Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.45 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Greencore Group's value of 1.45 is 14400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #113 out of 557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greencore Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencore Group's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Greencore Group ranks #113 out of 557 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Greencore Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Greencore Group's value of 1.45 is 14400% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Greencore Group 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 557 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. Greencore Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.45 is 14400% 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 Greencore Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greencore Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.45, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencore Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group (STU:GCG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.85, compared to a current price of €2.38 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.45, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 14400% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Greencore Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.45 as of Jul. 07, 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 Greencore Group (STU:GCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Greencore Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.38 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.85.
GuruFocus considers Greencore Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GCG:
Buyback Yield %: 1.45 (38% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: €2.85 vs. price of €2.38 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14400% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#113 of 557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Greencore Group PLC is a convenience food manufacturer that supplies chilled and frozen food to customers based in U.K. and the U.S. The company's operating business segment is Convenience Foods, and it geographically operates in UK & Ireland. The UK Convenience Food categories including sandwiches, sushi, salads, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, frozen Yorkshire Puddings and cakes and desserts categories as well as the Irish Ingredients trading business.
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