Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Buyback Yield %: 0.53 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 39% Above Median


TSX:CWL Caldwell Partners International Inc TSX:CWL
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Price C$1.16
GF Value C$0.94
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Caldwell Partners International Buyback Yield %?

Caldwell Partners International TSX:CWL +4.50% 50 Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks better than 59.03% 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.

Caldwell Partners International's current buyback yield was 0.53%.


Caldwell Partners International Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Caldwell Partners International Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

Caldwell Partners International Buyback Yield % Chart

Caldwell Partners International Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Buyback Yield %
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Caldwell Partners International Quarterly Data
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TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.


Caldwell Partners International Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Caldwell Partners International Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Caldwell Partners International's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-0.078 + 0) / 20.6276
=0.38%

Caldwell Partners International's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-0.15 + 0) / 25.94416
=0.58%

* 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 0.53 mean?
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.53 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #177 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.38. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.53 is 657.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #177 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Buyback Yield % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #177 out of 432 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Caldwell Partners International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. Caldwell Partners International's value of 0.53 is 657.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.07, Caldwell Partners International 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 432 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 657.1% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 0.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.94, compared to a current price of C$1.16 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 657.1% above the Business Services industry median of 0.07. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Jul. 11, 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$1.16 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.94. GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.53 (39% above median its 10-year median of 0.38)
  • GF Value™: C$0.94 vs. price of C$1.16 (23.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 657.1% above the Business Services median (#177 of 432)

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


Caldwell Partners International Business Description

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Address 79 Wellington Street West, Suite 2410, TD South Tower, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5K 1E7
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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