The WestaimWEDXF 43 Buyback Yield % is 1.61 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 1.62. GuruFocus rates WEDXF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.75 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 768 Asset Management companies, The Westaim ranks better than 64.58% 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 The Westaim'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 Asset Management subindustry, The Westaim'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.
The Westaim Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Westaim's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Westaim'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.
The Westaim (WEDXF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.61 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Westaim and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #272 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is The Westaim's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Westaim's current Buyback Yield % of 1.61 is near median its 10-year median of 1.62. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. The Westaim's value of 1.61 is 685.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #272 out of 768 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Westaim has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Westaim's Buyback Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Westaim ranks #272 out of 768 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts The Westaim in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.21. The Westaim's value of 1.61 is 685.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.62 vs. the industry median of 0.21, The Westaim 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 0.21, based on 768 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. The Westaim's current Buyback Yield % of 1.61 is 685.4% 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 The Westaim 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. The Westaim's current Buyback Yield % is 1.61, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Westaim stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Westaim (WEDXF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.75, compared to a current price of $15.95 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.61, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.62 and 685.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. The Westaim's overall GF Score™ is 43/100. 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 The Westaim (WEDXF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.61 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 The Westaim (WEDXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Westaim stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.95 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.75.
GuruFocus considers The Westaim to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WEDXF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.61 (near median its 10-year median of 1.62)
GF Value™: $12.75 vs. price of $15.95 (25.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 685.4% above the Asset Management median (#272 of 768)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WEDXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Westaim Corp is a Canada-based investment company, engaged in providing long-term capital to businesses operating mainly within the financial services industry. The Company's principal investments consist of its investment in Ceres Life and Arena.
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