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Ernst Russ AGXTER:ERAG -1.81%82 Buyback Yield % is 2.91 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates XTER:ERAG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Transportation companies, Ernst Russ AG ranks better than 83.64% 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 Ernst Russ 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.
Ernst Russ AG Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Ernst Russ 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.
Ernst Russ AG Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ernst Russ AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ernst Russ 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.
Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.91 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ernst Russ AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Ernst Russ AG ranks #45 out of 275 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Ernst Russ AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ernst Russ AG's current Buyback Yield % of 2.91 is near median its 10-year median of 2.69. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Ernst Russ AG's value of 2.91 is 2810% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ernst Russ AG ranks #45 out of 275 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ernst Russ AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ernst Russ AG's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Ernst Russ AG ranks #45 out of 275 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ernst Russ AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Ernst Russ AG's value of 2.91 is 2810% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Ernst Russ AG 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.10, based on 275 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. Ernst Russ AG's current Buyback Yield % of 2.91 is 2810% 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 Ernst Russ AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ernst Russ AG's current Buyback Yield % is 2.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ernst Russ AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.88, compared to a current price of €7.60 — trading 55.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 2810% above the Transportation industry median of 0.10. Ernst Russ AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.91 as of Jul. 22, 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 Ernst Russ AG (XTER:ERAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ernst Russ AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.60 is trading 55.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.88.
GuruFocus considers Ernst Russ AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:ERAG:
Buyback Yield %: 2.91 (near median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: €4.88 vs. price of €7.60 (55.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2810% above the Transportation median (#45 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:ERAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ernst Russ AG is a principal investment firm specializing in fund-of-fund investments. It operates in the Shipping and Alternative Investment segment. Within the Shipping segment, it focuses on structuring and asset management of investment vehicles for ships on its behalf and behalf of third parties. The Asset Classes, life insurance, secondary market, and aircraft are managed in the Alternative Investments segment. The firm's majority of revenue comes from Germany through the shipping segment.
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