Meitu (STU:M5U) Buyback Yield %: -0.01 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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STU:M5U Meitu Inc STU:M5U
55 GF Score
Price €0.42
GF Value €0.65
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Meitu Buyback Yield %?

Meitu STU:M5U -5.16% 55 Buyback Yield % is -0.01 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:M5U with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Interactive Media companies, Meitu ranks better than 50.88% 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.

Meitu's current buyback yield was -0.01%.


Meitu Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meitu'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.

Meitu Buyback Yield % Chart

Meitu Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Meitu Semi-Annual Data
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Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.01 -0.01 0.00 -0.01 -0.01

STU:M5U vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meitu'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.


Meitu Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meitu's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Meitu's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Meitu Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Meitu'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 + 0.28) / 3439.63425
=-0.01%

Meitu's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0.28) / 3439.63425
=-0.01%

* 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 .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -0.01 mean?
Meitu (STU:M5U) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.01 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Meitu and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Meitu ranks #111 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is Meitu's Buyback Yield % too high?
Meitu's current Buyback Yield % is -0.01. Based on the distribution chart, Meitu ranks #111 out of 226 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meitu has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meitu's Buyback Yield % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meitu ranks #111 out of 226 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Meitu in the upper half of its industry. 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Interactive Media industry context. 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 Meitu and its competitors. Meitu's current Buyback Yield % is -0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meitu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu (STU:M5U) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.42 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.01. Meitu's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 Meitu (STU:M5U), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.01 as of Jul. 26, 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 Meitu (STU:M5U) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.42 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65. GuruFocus considers Meitu to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:M5U:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.01
  • GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.42 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M5U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Meitu Business Description

Other Exchanges MEIUF:USA01357:Hong Kong
Address No. 2557 Binhai West Avenue, Meitu Tower, Building 2, Meifeng Innovation Valley, Tong’an District, Fujian Province, Xiamen, CHN
Meitu Inc is engaged in providing photo, video, and design products along with advertising services in the PRC and other regions. The company focuses on developing AI-powered products that streamline the production of photo, video, and design content, alongside offering online advertising and other internet value-added services. Its business is divided into segments, with the Photo, video, and design products segment generating the majority of revenue, including content licensing sold on a subscription or per-download basis. The Advertising segment generates revenue through display-based and performance-based ads across its platforms and apps, as well as mobile value-added services. The Others segment includes ERP SaaS systems for cosmetic stores.
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