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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%44 Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 54.29% 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.
* 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA Buyback Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.04 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #144 out of 315 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 45.7%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's Buyback Yield % too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Buyback Yield % of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #144 out of 315 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's Buyback Yield % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #144 out of 315 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Springer Nature AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.04. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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