Sonova Holding AGXSWX:SOON +0.63%88 Buyback Yield % is 0.50 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SOON with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF249.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sonova Holding AG ranks better than 73.78% 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 Sonova Holding AG'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:SOON vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sonova Holding AG'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.
Sonova Holding AG Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sonova Holding AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonova Holding AG'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.
Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.50 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Sonova Holding AG's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 5.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #91 out of 347 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 26.2%.
Is Sonova Holding AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sonova Holding AG's current Buyback Yield % of 0.50 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 5.84. Based on the distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #91 out of 347 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonova Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonova Holding AG's Buyback Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sonova Holding AG ranks #91 out of 347 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Sonova Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Sonova Holding AG's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 5.84 over the past decade. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Sonova Holding AG and its competitors. Sonova Holding AG's current Buyback Yield % is 0.50, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonova Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF249.96, compared to a current price of CHF192.10 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.50, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.02. Sonova Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.50 as of Jul. 01, 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 Sonova Holding AG (XSWX:SOON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonova Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF192.10 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF249.96.
GuruFocus considers Sonova Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SOON:
Buyback Yield %: 0.50 (51% below median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: CHF249.96 vs. price of CHF192.10 (23.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SOON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonova is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of hearing aids. The company is based in Switzerland and distributes its products in more than 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. It also sells cochlear implants and audio technologies.
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