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Icape HoldingXPAR:ALICA -2.78%83 Buyback Yield % is 1.73 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 2371% above its 10-year median of 0.07. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALICA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Hardware companies, Icape Holding ranks better than 83.7% 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 Icape Holding'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.
XPAR:ALICA vs APH, GLW, TEL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Icape Holding'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.
Icape Holding Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Icape Holding's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Icape Holding'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.
Icape Holding (XPAR:ALICA) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.73 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Icape Holding and its competitors. This is 2371% above median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Icape Holding ranks #119 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Icape Holding's Buyback Yield % too high?
Icape Holding's current Buyback Yield % of 1.73 is 2371% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Based on the distribution chart, Icape Holding ranks #119 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Icape Holding has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Icape Holding's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Icape Holding ranks #119 out of 730 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Icape Holding in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Icape Holding and its competitors. Icape Holding's current Buyback Yield % is 1.73, which is 2371% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Icape Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icape Holding (XPAR:ALICA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.16, compared to a current price of €7.00 — trading 37.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.73, which is 2371% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. Icape Holding's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 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 Icape Holding (XPAR:ALICA), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.73 as of Jul. 16, 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 Icape Holding (XPAR:ALICA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Icape Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.00 is trading 37.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.16.
GuruFocus considers Icape Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALICA:
Buyback Yield %: 1.73 (2371% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: €11.16 vs. price of €7.00 (37.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALICA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Icape Holding SA is engaged in the distribution, trade, and production of printed circuit boards (PCB), which are essential components used across the electronics industry, including the business, telecommunications, automotive, connected objects, home automation, e-mobility, medical, power, multimedia, and IT industries. Its segemnts are: It operates through the Trade in printed circuit boards (PCB) - Americas; Trade and production of printed circuit boards (PCB); Trade and production of printed circuit boards (PCB) - Central Europe; Trade in printed circuit boards (PCB) - Asia and the Rest of the World, which generates maximum revenue; Trade and production of technical parts (Tech Parts) - Europe; and Trade and production of technical parts (Tech Parts) - Rest of the World.
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