Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) Buyback Yield %: -10.25 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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STU:HBQ Hofseth BioCare ASA STU:HBQ
60 GF Score
Price €0.10
GF Value €0.14
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hofseth BioCare ASA Buyback Yield %?

Hofseth BioCare ASA STU:HBQ -1.44% 60 Buyback Yield % is -10.25 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:HBQ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 469 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks worse than 76.76% 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.

Hofseth BioCare ASA's current buyback yield was -10.25%.


Hofseth BioCare ASA Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hofseth BioCare ASA's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

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Hofseth BioCare ASA Buyback Yield % Chart

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STU:HBQ vs KHC, GIS, MKC: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hofseth BioCare 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.


Hofseth BioCare ASA Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hofseth BioCare ASA's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Hofseth BioCare ASA Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Hofseth BioCare 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
=- (0 + 0) / 30.4998672
=0.00%

Hofseth BioCare 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
=- (0 + 6.462) / 49.61054
=-13.03%

* 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 -10.25 mean?
Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) has a Buyback Yield % of -10.25 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #360 out of 469 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Buyback Yield % is -10.25. Based on the distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #360 out of 469 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hofseth BioCare ASA has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hofseth BioCare ASA's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hofseth BioCare ASA ranks #360 out of 469 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hofseth BioCare ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. 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 0.02, based on 469 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. 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hofseth BioCare ASA's current Buyback Yield % is -10.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hofseth BioCare ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -10.25. Hofseth BioCare ASA's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ), the current Buyback Yield % is -10.25 as of Sep. 04, 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 Hofseth BioCare ASA (STU:HBQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hofseth BioCare ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.10 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14. GuruFocus considers Hofseth BioCare ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HBQ:

  • Buyback Yield %: -10.25
  • GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €0.10 (26.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Hofseth BioCare ASA Business Description

Address Keiser Wilhelmsgate 24, Aalesund, NOR, 6003
Hofseth BioCare ASA is a Norway-based company engaged in the business of developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling marine ingredients such as oil, calcium, and protein products. Its brands, which also generate revenue, include salmon oil (OmeGo), water-soluble protein (ProGo), calcium/collagen (CalGo and NT-II), and non-soluble protein (PetGo), all of which are produced in the Midsund plant. The firm sells its products to various segments of the human nutrition market, such as sports nutrition, supplements, and health foods, as well as to the market within nutrition for the pet and feed industry. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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