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The historical data trend for Kimco Realty'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:KIC vs REG, FRT, BRX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Kimco Realty'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.
Kimco Realty Buyback Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Kimco Realty's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimco Realty'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.
Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.34 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kimco Realty and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #128 out of 348 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Kimco Realty's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kimco Realty's current Buyback Yield % is 0.34. The REITs industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Kimco Realty's value of 0.34 is 1260% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #128 out of 348 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kimco Realty has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimco Realty's Buyback Yield % compare to REG and FRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Kimco Realty ranks #128 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Kimco Realty in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Kimco Realty's value of 0.34 is 1260% above this benchmark. 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 REITs company?
The median Buyback Yield % among REITs companies is 0.03, based on 348 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. Kimco Realty's current Buyback Yield % of 0.34 is 1260% 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 Kimco Realty and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kimco Realty's current Buyback Yield % is 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimco Realty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.56, compared to a current price of €22.80 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.34 and 1260% above the REITs industry median of 0.03. Kimco Realty's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Kimco Realty (STU:KIC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.34 as of Jul. 18, 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 Kimco Realty (STU:KIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimco Realty stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.80 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.56.
GuruFocus considers Kimco Realty to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KIC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.34
GF Value™: €19.56 vs. price of €22.80 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1260% above the REITs median (#128 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
One of the oldest real estate investment trusts in the United States, Kimco Realty owns interests in 565 shopping centers throughout major markets in the US, representing roughly 100 million square feet.
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