Canadian Life Split (TSX:LFE) Buyback Yield %: -58.25 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSX:LFE Canadian Life Companies Split Corp TSX:LFE
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Price C$9.22
GF Value C$6.32
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What is Canadian Life Split Buyback Yield %?

Canadian Life Split TSX:LFE -0.22% 54 Buyback Yield % is -58.25 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:LFE with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 768 Asset Management companies, Canadian Life Split ranks worse than 98.05% 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.

Canadian Life Split's current buyback yield was -58.25%.


Canadian Life Split Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Life Split'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.

Canadian Life Split Buyback Yield % Chart

Canadian Life Split Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.27 -1.51 28.62 15.27 -80.34

Canadian Life Split Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28.62 41.59 15.27 -1.88 -80.34

TSX:LFE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Canadian Life Split'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.


Canadian Life Split Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian Life Split's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Life Split's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Canadian Life Split Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Canadian Life Split's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-15.451 + 104.549) / 110.9051
=-80.34%

Canadian Life Split's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-15.451 + 104.549) / 110.9051
=-80.34%

* 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 -58.25 mean?
Canadian Life Split (TSX:LFE) has a Buyback Yield % of -58.25 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Canadian Life Split and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Life Split ranks #753 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Canadian Life Split's Buyback Yield % too high?
Canadian Life Split's current Buyback Yield % is -58.25. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Life Split ranks #753 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Life Split has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Life Split's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Canadian Life Split ranks #753 out of 768 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Canadian Life Split in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. 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 0.21, based on 768 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 Canadian Life Split and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Life Split's current Buyback Yield % is -58.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Life Split stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Life Split (TSX:LFE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.32, compared to a current price of C$9.22 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -58.25. Canadian Life Split's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Canadian Life Split (TSX:LFE), the current Buyback Yield % is -58.25 as of Jul. 14, 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 Canadian Life Split (TSX:LFE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Life Split stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$9.22 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.32. GuruFocus considers Canadian Life Split to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:LFE:

  • Buyback Yield %: -58.25
  • GF Value™: C$6.32 vs. price of C$9.22 (45.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Canadian Life Split Business Description

Address 200 Front Street West, Suite 2510, P.O. Box 51, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5V 3K2
Canadian Life Companies Split Corp is a mutual fund corporation established in Canada. It invests predominantly in an actively managed portfolio of common shares comprised mainly of four core large capitalization canadian life insurance companies. The company also employs an active covered call writing program to enhance the income earned from the portfolio.
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