Urban OneUONE +4.17%44 Buyback Yield % is 8.05 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 5.53. GuruFocus rates UONE with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Media - Diversified companies, Urban One ranks better than 93.25% 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.
The historical data trend for Urban One'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.
UONE vs SALM, XHLD, TVTV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, Urban One'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.
Urban One Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Urban One's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Urban One'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.
Urban One (UONE) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.05 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Urban One and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 5.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #22 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Urban One's Buyback Yield % too high?
Urban One's current Buyback Yield % of 8.05 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 5.53. Based on the distribution chart, Urban One ranks #22 out of 326 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Urban One has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Urban One's Buyback Yield % compare to SALM and XHLD?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Urban One ranks #22 out of 326 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Urban One in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Urban One and its competitors. Urban One's current Buyback Yield % is 8.05, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 5.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Urban One stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One (UONE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.46, compared to a current price of $5.50 — trading 62% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.05, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 5.53. Urban One's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Urban One (UONE), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.05 as of Jul. 07, 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 Urban One (UONE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Urban One stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.50 is trading 62% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.46.
GuruFocus considers Urban One to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for UONE:
Buyback Yield %: 8.05 (46% above median its 10-year median of 5.53)
GF Value™: $14.46 vs. price of $5.50 (62% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UONE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Urban One Inc is an urban oriented, multi-media company. Its business is radio broadcasting franchise that is the radio broadcasting operation that targets African-American and urban listeners. It operates through the following segments: Radio Broadcasting, Reach Media, Digital, and Cable Television. The Radio Broadcasting segment includes all the broadcasting related operations. The Reach Media segment consists of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and its related activities. The Digital segment focuses on its online business, including the operations of Interactive One. The Cable Television segment deals with TV One's operations.
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