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GraceKennedyXJAM:GK +2.50%81 Buyback Yield % is 0.68 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 89% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates XJAM:GK with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of JMD85.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 558 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, GraceKennedy ranks better than 70.97% 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 GraceKennedy'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.
XJAM:GK vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, GraceKennedy'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.
GraceKennedy Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, GraceKennedy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GraceKennedy'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.
GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.68 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GraceKennedy and its competitors. This is 89% above median its historical median of 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #162 out of 558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is GraceKennedy's Buyback Yield % too high?
GraceKennedy's current Buyback Yield % of 0.68 is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. Based on the distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #162 out of 558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GraceKennedy has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GraceKennedy's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, GraceKennedy ranks #162 out of 558 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts GraceKennedy in the upper half of its industry. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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 GraceKennedy and its competitors. GraceKennedy's current Buyback Yield % is 0.68, which is 89% above median its own 10-year median of 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GraceKennedy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD85.54, compared to a current price of JMD71.76 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.68, which is 89% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. GraceKennedy's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.68 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 GraceKennedy (XJAM:GK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GraceKennedy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD71.76 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD85.54.
GuruFocus considers GraceKennedy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:GK:
Buyback Yield %: 0.68 (89% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: JMD85.54 vs. price of JMD71.76 (16.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:GK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GraceKennedy Ltd engages in the food and financial services business. The company has four reportable segments namely Food Trading, Banking and Investments, Insurance and Money Services. The food Trading segment includes the processing and distribution of food products. It generates maximum revenue from the Food Trading segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from Jamaica and also has a presence in the Europe(including the UK), North America, Other Caribbean countries, Africa and Other regions.
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