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The historical data trend for Himalayan Bank'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.
Himalayan Bank Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Himalayan Bank'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.
Himalayan Bank Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Himalayan Bank's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himalayan Bank'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.
Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) has a Buyback Yield % of -3.44 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Himalayan Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Himalayan Bank ranks #541 out of 584 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Himalayan Bank's Buyback Yield % too high?
Himalayan Bank's current Buyback Yield % is -3.44. Based on the distribution chart, Himalayan Bank ranks #541 out of 584 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Himalayan Bank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himalayan Bank's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Himalayan Bank ranks #541 out of 584 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Himalayan Bank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.50. 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.50, based on 584 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 Himalayan Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himalayan Bank's current Buyback Yield % is -3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himalayan Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR218.95, compared to a current price of NPR195.00 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -3.44. Himalayan Bank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL), the current Buyback Yield % is -3.44 as of Aug. 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 Himalayan Bank (XNEP:HBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himalayan Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR195.00 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR218.95.
GuruFocus considers Himalayan Bank to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:HBL:
Buyback Yield %: -3.44
GF Value™: NPR218.95 vs. price of NPR195.00 (10.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:HBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Himalayan Bank Ltd is a Nepal based company involved in the banking business. It includes products such as Loans and Advances, Letter of Credit, Guarantee, Remittance, Card Services, Bills purchase and discounting, Collection services, and many more. It also offers remittance services, card services, and other ancillary services like safe deposit locker services, as well as a wide range of electronic banking facilities. The products and services are offered to personal and business customers in Nepal. The company's maximum revenue is from the Loan and Advances product. Operates geographically within Nepal, with maximum revenue from Bagmati.
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