CitigroupXSWX:C -1.60%68 Buyback Yield % is 7.36 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates XSWX:C with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF65.56. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Banks companies, Citigroup ranks better than 96.97% 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 Citigroup'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.
XSWX:C vs WFC, BNY, BAC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Citigroup'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.
Citigroup Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Citigroup's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Citigroup'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.
Citigroup (XSWX:C) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.36 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Citigroup and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, Citigroup's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.46 to 18.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Citigroup ranks #19 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Citigroup's Buyback Yield % too high?
Citigroup's current Buyback Yield % of 7.36 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 18.75. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Citigroup's value of 7.36 is 1611.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Citigroup ranks #19 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Citigroup has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Citigroup's Buyback Yield % compare to WFC and BNY?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Citigroup ranks #19 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Citigroup in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Citigroup's value of 7.36 is 1611.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Citigroup's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.46 to 18.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Citigroup has consistently been above the industry average. 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 0.43, based on 627 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. Citigroup's current Buyback Yield % of 7.36 is 1611.6% above the industry median. 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 Citigroup and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Citigroup's current Buyback Yield % is 7.36, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Citigroup stock overvalued right now?
Citigroup (XSWX:C) has a current Buyback Yield % of 7.36. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF65.56, compared to a current price of CHF116.20 — trading 77.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.36, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 1611.6% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. Citigroup's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Citigroup (XSWX:C), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.36 as of Jun. 28, 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 Citigroup (XSWX:C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Citigroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF116.20 is trading 77.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF65.56.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:C:
Buyback Yield %: 7.36 (30% above median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: CHF65.56 vs. price of CHF116.20 (77.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1611.6% above the Banks median (#19 of 627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Citigroup is a global financial powerhouse that orchestrates the movement of $5 trillion in daily transaction volume, serving as the essential connective tissue for the world's most complex multinational corporations. The firm remains a leader on the global stage, servicing 90% of the Fortune 500 through a proprietary network that includes direct membership to over 270 cash-clearing centers and a footprint that spans 94 countries. After a checkered history operating as an overly complex, disjointed firm, steps have been taken to streamline operations, resulting in organization across five segments: services, markets, banking, wealth, and US personal banking.
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