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ScholasticSTU:SL1 70 Buyback Yield % is 36.21 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 1343% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates STU:SL1 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 289 Media - Diversified companies, Scholastic ranks better than 98.62% 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 Scholastic'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:SL1 vs TDAY, LEE, EDUC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Scholastic'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.
Scholastic Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Scholastic's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scholastic'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.
Scholastic (STU:SL1) has a Buyback Yield % of 36.21 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Scholastic and its competitors. This is 1343% above median its historical median of 2.51. Over the past decade, Scholastic's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.23 to 36.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #4 out of 289 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Scholastic's Buyback Yield % too high?
Scholastic's current Buyback Yield % of 36.21 is 1343% above median its 10-year median of 2.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 36.21. The Media - Diversified industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Scholastic's value of 36.21 is 180950% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #4 out of 289 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scholastic has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scholastic's Buyback Yield % compare to TDAY and LEE?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Scholastic ranks #4 out of 289 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Scholastic in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Scholastic's value of 36.21 is 180950% above this benchmark. Historically, Scholastic's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.23 to 36.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Scholastic 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 0.02, based on 289 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. Scholastic's current Buyback Yield % of 36.21 is 180950% 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 Scholastic and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified 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. Scholastic's current Buyback Yield % is 36.21, which is 1343% above median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scholastic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic (STU:SL1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.04, compared to a current price of €33.40 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 36.21, which is 1343% above median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 180950% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.02. Scholastic's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1), the current Buyback Yield % is 36.21 as of Aug. 29, 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 Scholastic (STU:SL1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scholastic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.40 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €34.04.
GuruFocus considers Scholastic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SL1:
Buyback Yield %: 36.21 (1343% above median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: €34.04 vs. price of €33.40 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 180950% above the Media - Diversified median (#4 of 289)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SL1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scholastic Corp is an American publishing and education media company that focuses on books and educational material for schools, teachers, parents, and children. It creates print, digital, and audiobooks, learning materials and programs, classroom magazines, and other products that support children's learning and reading both at home and at school. The company also owns rights to various books, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, and The Hunger Games among others. It has three reportable segments Children's Book Publishing and Distribution, Education Solutions, and International. The majority of its revenue is from the Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment.
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