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Voya FinancialSTU:V0Y +1.76%78 Buyback Yield % is 1.62 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates STU:V0Y with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.95 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 65 Diversified Financial Services companies, Voya Financial ranks better than 76.92% 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 Voya Financial'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:V0Y vs FRHC, HTH, TMS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Financial Conglomerates subindustry, Voya Financial'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.
Voya Financial Buyback Yield % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Voya Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Voya Financial'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.
Voya Financial (STU:V0Y) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.62 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Voya Financial and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 9.38. Over the past decade, Voya Financial's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.61 to 25.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Voya Financial ranks #15 out of 65 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Voya Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
Voya Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 1.62 is 83% below median its 10-year median of 9.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 25.17. Based on the distribution chart, Voya Financial ranks #15 out of 65 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Voya Financial has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Voya Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to FRHC and HTH?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Voya Financial ranks #15 out of 65 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Voya Financial in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Voya Financial's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.61 to 25.17 over the past decade. 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Voya Financial and its competitors. Voya Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 1.62, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 9.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Voya Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Voya Financial (STU:V0Y) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.95, compared to a current price of €86.50 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.62, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 9.38. Voya Financial'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 Voya Financial (STU:V0Y), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.62 as of Jul. 25, 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 Voya Financial (STU:V0Y) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Voya Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €86.50 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.95.
GuruFocus considers Voya Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:V0Y:
Buyback Yield %: 1.62 (83% below median its 10-year median of 9.38)
GF Value™: €71.95 vs. price of €86.50 (20.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:V0Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Voya Financial Inc is a financial services company, which, through its subsidiaries, provides various investment, insurance, and retirement solutions to individual and institutional clients in the United States. Its products and services include tax savings plans, individual retirement accounts, group life insurance plans, and employee benefits products, among others. The company tailors each of its products to the needs of its customer base. It operates its business through three principal lines: Retirement, Investment Management and Employee Benefits.The majority revenue is from Retirement segment.
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