* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Tekla World Healthcare Fund'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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tekla World Healthcare Fund'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.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.72 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #498 out of 761 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Buyback Yield % too high?
Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current Buyback Yield % is -0.72. Based on the distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #498 out of 761 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tekla World Healthcare Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tekla World Healthcare Fund's Buyback Yield % compare to MSIF and IQI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Tekla World Healthcare Fund ranks #498 out of 761 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Tekla World Healthcare Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.20, based on 761 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's current Buyback Yield % is -0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.36, compared to a current price of $13.48 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.72. Tekla World Healthcare Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.72 as of Jul. 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 Tekla World Healthcare Fund (THW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tekla World Healthcare Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.48 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.36.
GuruFocus considers Tekla World Healthcare Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for THW:
Buyback Yield %: -0.72
GF Value™: $19.36 vs. price of $13.48 (30.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the THW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tekla World Healthcare Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek current income and long-term capital appreciation. The Fund mainly invests in equity and debt securities of public and private U.S. and non-U.S. companies that the Fund's investment adviser believes have the potential for above-average growth. The company's investment portfolio includes holdings across various sub-sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, healthcare providers and services, real estate investment trusts, medical devices and diagnostics, and other related areas.
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