Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) Buyback Yield %: -4.46 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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XLIS:NBA Novabase SGPS XLIS:NBA
54 GF Score
Price €7.84
GF Value €4.25
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Novabase SGPS Buyback Yield %?

Novabase SGPS XLIS:NBA +0.26% 54 Buyback Yield % is -4.46 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XLIS:NBA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Software companies, Novabase SGPS ranks worse than 69.31% 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.

Novabase SGPS's current buyback yield was -4.46%.


Novabase SGPS Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Novabase SGPS'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.

Novabase SGPS Buyback Yield % Chart

Novabase SGPS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.07 4.77 12.50 -18.34 -4.00

Novabase SGPS Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.50 -19.67 -18.34 -4.48 -4.00

XLIS:NBA vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Novabase SGPS'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.


Novabase SGPS Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Novabase SGPS's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Novabase SGPS's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Novabase SGPS Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Novabase SGPS's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-0.773 + 13.973) / 329.945
=-4.00%

Novabase SGPS's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-0.773 + 13.973) / 329.945
=-4.00%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -4.46 mean?
Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) has a Buyback Yield % of -4.46 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Novabase SGPS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #901 out of 1300 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Novabase SGPS's Buyback Yield % too high?
Novabase SGPS's current Buyback Yield % is -4.46. Based on the distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #901 out of 1300 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Novabase SGPS has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novabase SGPS's Buyback Yield % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Novabase SGPS ranks #901 out of 1300 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Novabase SGPS in the lower 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Novabase SGPS and its competitors. Novabase SGPS's current Buyback Yield % is -4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novabase SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.25, compared to a current price of €7.84 — trading 84.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -4.46. Novabase SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA), the current Buyback Yield % is -4.46 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 Novabase SGPS (XLIS:NBA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Novabase SGPS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.84 is trading 84.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.25. GuruFocus considers Novabase SGPS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XLIS:NBA:

  • Buyback Yield %: -4.46
  • GF Value™: €4.25 vs. price of €7.84 (84.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XLIS:NBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Novabase SGPS Business Description

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Address Avenida D Joao II, 34, Parque das Nacoes, Lisbon, PRT, 1998-031
Novabase SGPS is engaged in holding and managing financial holdings in other companies. The Group operates through two business areas: Next-Gen (NG), which generates maximum revenue and operates under the Celfocus commercial brand, providing IT consulting and services focused on the Financial Services and Telecommunications industries across Europe and the Middle East; and Value Portfolio (VP), which develops venture capital activities. The Next-Gen and IT Service segment focuses on Design & UX, insights through data, native & scalable cloud, digital architecture, exposure to APIs, AI/Analytics, automation of tests & engineering, continuous delivery, and intelligent operations. The Group operates in Portugal, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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