SWVL (Swvl Holdings) Buyback Yield %: -6.37 (As of Aug. 29, 2026)

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SWVL Swvl Holdings Corp SWVL
54 GF Score
Price $3.15
GF Value $3.17
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Swvl Holdings Buyback Yield %?

Swvl Holdings SWVL +37.44% 54 Buyback Yield % is -6.37 as of Aug. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates SWVL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Transportation companies, Swvl Holdings ranks worse than 80.46% 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.

Swvl Holdings's current buyback yield was -6.37%.


Swvl Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Swvl Holdings'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.

Swvl Holdings Buyback Yield % Chart

Swvl Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -319.15 -6.94 -7.04 -10.56

Swvl Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -6.94 -1.35 -7.04 -4.75 -10.56

SWVL vs RVSN, PNYG, UNP: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Swvl Holdings'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.


Swvl Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Swvl Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Swvl Holdings Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Swvl Holdings'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 + 2) / 18.9316
=-10.56%

Swvl Holdings'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 + 2) / 18.9316
=-10.56%

* 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 -6.37 mean?
Swvl Holdings (SWVL) has a Buyback Yield % of -6.37 as of Aug. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Swvl Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swvl Holdings ranks #210 out of 261 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Swvl Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Swvl Holdings' current Buyback Yield % is -6.37. Based on the distribution chart, Swvl Holdings ranks #210 out of 261 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Swvl Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swvl Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to RVSN and PNYG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Swvl Holdings ranks #210 out of 261 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Swvl Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 261 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 Swvl Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swvl Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is -6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swvl Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swvl Holdings (SWVL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.17, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -6.37. Swvl Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 3 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 Swvl Holdings (SWVL), the current Buyback Yield % is -6.37 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 Swvl Holdings (SWVL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swvl Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.17. GuruFocus considers Swvl Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SWVL:

  • Buyback Yield %: -6.37
  • GF Value™: $3.17 vs. price of $3.15 (0.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Swvl Holdings Business Description

Address One Central, The Offices 4, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, ARE
Swvl Holdings Corp is a technology-driven mobility company providing mass transit solutions. It currently has two offerings: business-to-consumer (B2C) and B2B (marketed as Swvl Business). The company's B2C business utilizes its platform to provide riders with a network of minibuses and other vehicles that operate on fixed and semi-fixed routes throughout and between different cities. Riders can book available seats on vehicles to commute within a city. The Swvl Business caters to corporate customers (as well as schools and municipalities), providing them with transportation solutions for their employees and students. This business also offers transportation management software to clients who operate their own fleet. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Egypt.
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