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VZ Holding AGWBO:VZN +1.16%70 Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates WBO:VZN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €159.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 767 Asset Management companies, VZ Holding AG ranks worse than 50.33% 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 VZ Holding AG'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:VZN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, VZ Holding AG'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.
VZ Holding AG Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, VZ Holding AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VZ Holding AG'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.
VZ Holding AG (WBO:VZN) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.18 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on VZ Holding AG and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, VZ Holding AG ranks #386 out of 767 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is VZ Holding AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
VZ Holding AG's current Buyback Yield % of 0.18 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.24. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. VZ Holding AG's value of 0.18 is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VZ Holding AG ranks #386 out of 767 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VZ Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VZ Holding AG's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, VZ Holding AG ranks #386 out of 767 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places VZ Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. VZ Holding AG's value of 0.18 is 14.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.21, VZ Holding AG has consistently been below 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 0.21, based on 767 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. VZ Holding AG's current Buyback Yield % of 0.18 is 14.3% below 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 VZ Holding AG 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. VZ Holding AG's current Buyback Yield % is 0.18, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VZ Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VZ Holding AG (WBO:VZN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €159.44, compared to a current price of €174.00 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.18, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 14.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. VZ Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 VZ Holding AG (WBO:VZN), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Jul. 15, 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 VZ Holding AG (WBO:VZN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VZ Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €174.00 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €159.44.
GuruFocus considers VZ Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:VZN:
Buyback Yield %: 0.18 (25% below median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: €159.44 vs. price of €174.00 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Asset Management median (#386 of 767)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VZN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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