MTN GroupSTU:LL6 +5.00%78 Buyback Yield % is -0.68 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks worse than 76.27% 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 MTN 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:LL6 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, MTN 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.
MTN Group Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, MTN Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTN 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.
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.68 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MTN Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #90 out of 118 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is MTN Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
MTN Group's current Buyback Yield % is -0.68. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #90 out of 118 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's Buyback Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #90 out of 118 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places MTN Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. 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 0.09, based on 118 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 MTN Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTN Group's current Buyback Yield % is -0.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.86, compared to a current price of €12.60 — trading 60.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.68. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.68 as of Jul. 06, 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.60 is trading 60.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.86.
GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:
Buyback Yield %: -0.68
GF Value™: €7.86 vs. price of €12.60 (60.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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