Sanoma OyjSWYBY 67 Buyback Yield % is 0.51 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 183% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates SWYBY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.09. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 87 Education companies, Sanoma Oyj ranks better than 57.47% 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 Sanoma Oyj'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.
SWYBY vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sanoma Oyj's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanoma Oyj'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.
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.51 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. This is 183% above median its historical median of 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #37 out of 87 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Sanoma Oyj's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sanoma Oyj's current Buyback Yield % of 0.51 is 183% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Based on the distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #37 out of 87 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sanoma Oyj has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanoma Oyj's Buyback Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Sanoma Oyj ranks #37 out of 87 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Sanoma Oyj 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 Education company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Education 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 Sanoma Oyj and its competitors. Sanoma Oyj's current Buyback Yield % is 0.51, which is 183% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanoma Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.51. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.09, compared to a current price of $2.46 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.51, which is 183% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Sanoma Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.51 as of Jun. 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 Sanoma Oyj (SWYBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanoma Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.46 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.09.
Key valuation signals for SWYBY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.51 (183% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $2.09 vs. price of $2.46 (17.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWYBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanoma Oyj is a learning and media company. The group publishes magazines and newspapers along with educational learning literature and services. It operates in two segments: Learning and Media Finland. Sanoma's learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child to reach their full potential. The company offers printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education. The Finnish media business of Sanoma provides information, experiences, inspiration, and entertainment via multiple media platforms: newspapers, radio, television, events, magazines, online, and mobile channels. The company's publications include Helsingin Sanomat, IltaSanomat among others.
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