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GMO Internet groupSTU:IQ3 81 Buyback Yield % is 0.89 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.35. GuruFocus rates STU:IQ3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Telecommunication Services companies, GMO Internet group ranks better than 63.25% 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.
GMO Internet group Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GMO Internet 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:IQ3 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, GMO Internet 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.
GMO Internet group Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, GMO Internet group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMO Internet 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.
GMO Internet group (STU:IQ3) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.89 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GMO Internet group and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.35. According to the industry distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #43 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is GMO Internet group's Buyback Yield % too high?
GMO Internet group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.89 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.35. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. GMO Internet group's value of 0.89 is 641.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #43 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GMO Internet group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMO Internet group's Buyback Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #43 out of 117 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts GMO Internet group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. GMO Internet group's value of 0.89 is 641.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.35 vs. the industry median of 0.12, GMO Internet 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.12, based on 117 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. GMO Internet group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.89 is 641.7% 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 GMO Internet group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMO Internet group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.89, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMO Internet group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Internet group (STU:IQ3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.75, compared to a current price of €21.20 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.89, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.35 and 641.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.12. GMO Internet group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 GMO Internet group (STU:IQ3), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.89 as of Jul. 20, 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 GMO Internet group (STU:IQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Internet group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.20 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.75.
GuruFocus considers GMO Internet group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IQ3:
Buyback Yield %: 0.89 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.35)
GF Value™: €17.75 vs. price of €21.20 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 641.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#43 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:IQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMO Internet group Inc operates through main segment namely, Internet infrastructure business, Internet advertising and media, Internet securities, Internet financial services and Cryptocurrency. Internet infrastructure, the key segment, provides basic Internet services, such as domain hosting and e-commerce payments. Online advertising and media segment provides marketing services for online businesses. The Internet securities division provides consumer financial services, and the Cryptocurrency segment operates business pertaining to mining and exchange of cryptocurrency. The company generates the vast majority of revenue in Japan.
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