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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kingston Wharves and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #168 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Kingston Wharves' Buyback Yield % too high?
Kingston Wharves' current Buyback Yield % is -0.03. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #168 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' Buyback Yield % compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #168 out of 277 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kingston Wharves in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.09, based on 277 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. 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Wharves's current Buyback Yield % is -0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD38.71, compared to a current price of JMD35.23 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.03. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 7 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.03 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD35.23 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD38.71.
GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:
Buyback Yield %: -0.03
GF Value™: JMD38.71 vs. price of JMD35.23 (9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:KW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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