Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) Buyback Yield %: 0.00 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TPE:2838 Union Bank of Taiwan TPE:2838
80 GF Score
Price NT$20.90
GF Value NT$15.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Union Bank of Taiwan Buyback Yield %?

Union Bank of Taiwan TPE:2838 -0.71% 80 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2838 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$15.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 624 Banks companies, Union Bank of Taiwan ranks worse than 160256.25% 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.

Union Bank of Taiwan's current buyback yield was 0.00%.


Union Bank of Taiwan Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Bank of Taiwan'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.

Union Bank of Taiwan Buyback Yield % Chart

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Union Bank of Taiwan Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Union Bank of Taiwan'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.


Union Bank of Taiwan Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Union Bank of Taiwan's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Bank of Taiwan's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Union Bank of Taiwan Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Union Bank of Taiwan'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 + 0) / 83989.67449526
=0.00%

Union Bank of Taiwan'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 + 0) / 83989.67449526
=0.00%

* 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 0.00 mean?
Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Union Bank of Taiwan and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Bank of Taiwan ranks #999999 out of 624 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Union Bank of Taiwan's Buyback Yield % too high?
Union Bank of Taiwan's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Union Bank of Taiwan ranks #999999 out of 624 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Union Bank of Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Bank of Taiwan's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Union Bank of Taiwan ranks #999999 out of 624 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Union Bank of Taiwan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 624 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 Union Bank of Taiwan and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Bank of Taiwan's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Bank of Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$15.38, compared to a current price of NT$20.90 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Union Bank of Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 Union Bank of Taiwan (TPE:2838) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Bank of Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$20.90 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$15.38. GuruFocus considers Union Bank of Taiwan to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2838:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: NT$15.38 vs. price of NT$20.90 (35.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2838 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Union Bank of Taiwan Business Description

Other Exchanges 2838A.PFD:Taiwan
Address Minsheng East Road, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, No. 109, Section 3, Songshan District, Taipei, TWN, 105
Union Bank of Taiwan mainly engaged in activities allowed under the Banking Law, which cover deposits, loans, discounts, remittances, acceptances, issuance of guarantees and letters of credit, short-term bills transactions, investments, foreign exchange transactions, savings, trust, etc. The company's reportable segments are Corporate banking unit consist Corporate banking, foreign exchange business, debt management and public treasury business; Consumer banking unit consider financial management and loan business, credit card business and car-loan business; Wealth management and trust unit; Investing unit; and Leasing unit. The majority of revenue comes from Consumer banking. The Company's operations are mainly in Taiwan.
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