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Virtus Global Multi-SectorVGI +0.55%32 Buyback Yield % is 47.06 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 83% above its 10-year median of 25.66. GuruFocus rates VGI with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 722 Asset Management companies, Virtus Global Multi-Sector ranks better than 98.2% 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.
* 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.
VGI vs DTF, AFCG, GECC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Virtus Global Multi-Sector'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.
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Virtus Global Multi-Sector's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtus Global Multi-Sector'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.
Virtus Global Multi-Sector (VGI) has a Buyback Yield % of 47.06 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Virtus Global Multi-Sector and its competitors. This is 83% above median its historical median of 25.66. Over the past decade, Virtus Global Multi-Sector's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 5.44 to 47.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtus Global Multi-Sector ranks #13 out of 722 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Virtus Global Multi-Sector's Buyback Yield % too high?
Virtus Global Multi-Sector's current Buyback Yield % of 47.06 is 83% above median its 10-year median of 25.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.44 to a high of 47.06. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.38. Virtus Global Multi-Sector's value of 47.06 is 12449.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtus Global Multi-Sector ranks #13 out of 722 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virtus Global Multi-Sector has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtus Global Multi-Sector's Buyback Yield % compare to DTF and AFCG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Virtus Global Multi-Sector ranks #13 out of 722 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Virtus Global Multi-Sector in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.38. Virtus Global Multi-Sector's value of 47.06 is 12449.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Virtus Global Multi-Sector's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 5.44 to 47.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.66 vs. the industry median of 0.38, Virtus Global Multi-Sector 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.38, based on 722 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. Virtus Global Multi-Sector's current Buyback Yield % of 47.06 is 12449.3% 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 Virtus Global Multi-Sector and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virtus Global Multi-Sector's current Buyback Yield % is 47.06, which is 83% above median its own 10-year median of 25.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtus Global Multi-Sector stock overvalued right now?
Virtus Global Multi-Sector (VGI) has a current Buyback Yield % of 47.06. The current Buyback Yield % is 47.06, which is 83% above median its 10-year median of 25.66 and 12449.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.38. Virtus Global Multi-Sector's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 5 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 Virtus Global Multi-Sector (VGI), the current Buyback Yield % is 47.06 as of Sep. 09, 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.
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Inc is a United States based fund. Its investment objective is to maximize current income while preserving capital. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by applying extensive credit research to capitalize on opportunities across undervalued areas of the international bond markets.
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