Vodacom GroupVODAF 78 Buyback Yield % is 0.16 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates VODAF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodacom Group ranks better than 53.78% 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 Vodacom Group'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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodacom Group'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.
Vodacom Group Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodacom Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodacom Group'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.
Vodacom Group (VODAF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.16 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Vodacom Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Vodacom Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #55 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Vodacom Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Vodacom Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is near median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.23. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Vodacom Group's value of 0.16 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #55 out of 119 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vodacom Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodacom Group's Buyback Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodacom Group ranks #55 out of 119 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Vodacom Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Vodacom Group's value of 0.16 is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodacom Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Vodacom Group 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.08, based on 119 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. Vodacom Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.16 is 100% 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 Vodacom Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodacom Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodacom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group (VODAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.85, compared to a current price of $8.98 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 100% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.08. Vodacom Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.16 as of Jul. 02, 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 Vodacom Group (VODAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodacom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.98 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.85.
GuruFocus considers Vodacom Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VODAF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.16 (near median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $8.85 vs. price of $8.98 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Telecommunication Services median (#55 of 119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VODAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodacom Group Ltd is a telecommunications provider. It is engaged in the provision of a wide range of communications products and services including but not limited to voice, messaging, converged services, broadband, data connectivity, mobile financial services and other value added services. Its segments includes South Africa comprises the information relating to the South African-based cellular network and other business segments. Egypt comprises the information relating to the Egyptian-based cellular network and other business segments. International comprises the segment information relating to the non-South African-based cellular networks in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It generates majority of revenue from South Africa.
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