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Vodafone GroupWBO:VOD +12.17%62 Buyback Yield % is 6.97 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates WBO:VOD with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 117 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Group ranks better than 94.02% 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 Vodafone 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.
WBO:VOD vs TMUS, VZ, T: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone 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.
Vodafone Group Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone 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.
Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.97 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Vodafone Group and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 2.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #7 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Vodafone Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Vodafone Group's current Buyback Yield % of 6.97 is 187% above median its 10-year median of 2.43. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Vodafone Group's value of 6.97 is 8612.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #7 out of 117 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Group's Buyback Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Group ranks #7 out of 117 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Vodafone Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Vodafone Group's value of 6.97 is 8612.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Vodafone 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 117 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. Vodafone Group's current Buyback Yield % of 6.97 is 8612.5% 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 Vodafone 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. Vodafone Group's current Buyback Yield % is 6.97, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.99, compared to a current price of €12.90 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.97, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 8612.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.08. Vodafone Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.97 as of Jul. 13, 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 Vodafone Group (WBO:VOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.90 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.99.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VOD:
Buyback Yield %: 6.97 (187% above median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: €10.99 vs. price of €12.90 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8612.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#7 of 117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VOD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone operates mobile and fixed-line networks and businesses across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its largest market is Germany, where it is the second mobile operator after Deutsche Telekom and owns two cable networks after acquiring Kabel Deutschland in 2013 and Liberty Global Germany in 2019. In the UK, Vodafone merged with CK Hutchison in 2024, consolidating the mobile market. It also divested its Spanish and Italian divisions in that same year, given their low returns on invested capital.
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