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SNDLSTU:VY4 +1.35%67 Buyback Yield % is 7.67 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 2741% above its 10-year median of 0.27. GuruFocus rates STU:VY4 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 56 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, SNDL ranks better than 91.07% 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 SNDL'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:VY4 vs AGCC, MGPI, CWGL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, SNDL'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.
SNDL Buyback Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SNDL's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SNDL'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.
SNDL (STU:VY4) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.67 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on SNDL and its competitors. This is 2741% above median its historical median of 0.27. According to the industry distribution chart, SNDL ranks #5 out of 56 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is SNDL's Buyback Yield % too high?
SNDL's current Buyback Yield % of 7.67 is 2741% above median its 10-year median of 0.27. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.05. SNDL's value of 7.67 is 16944.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SNDL ranks #5 out of 56 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SNDL has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SNDL's Buyback Yield % compare to AGCC and MGPI?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, SNDL ranks #5 out of 56 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places SNDL in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.05. SNDL's value of 7.67 is 16944.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.05, SNDL 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.05, based on 56 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. SNDL's current Buyback Yield % of 7.67 is 16944.4% 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 SNDL and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SNDL's current Buyback Yield % is 7.67, which is 2741% above median its own 10-year median of 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SNDL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SNDL (STU:VY4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.43, compared to a current price of €1.05 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.67, which is 2741% above median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 16944.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.05. SNDL's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 SNDL (STU:VY4), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.67 as of Aug. 08, 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 SNDL (STU:VY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SNDL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.05 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.43.
GuruFocus considers SNDL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:VY4:
Buyback Yield %: 7.67 (2741% above median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: €1.43 vs. price of €1.05 (26.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16944.4% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#5 of 56)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:VY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SNDL Inc is a private-sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. The principal activities of the company are the retailing of wines, beers, and spirits. It comprised four reportable segments: liquor retail, cannabis retail, cannabis operations, and investments. Liquor retail includes the sale of wines, beers, and spirits through owned liquor stores. The company generates maximum revenue from liquor retail.
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