Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.
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CSL Total Payout Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSL's Total Payout 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.
CSLLY vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Total Payout Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, CSL's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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.
CSL Total Payout Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, CSL's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSL's Total Payout 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.
CSL (CSLLY) has a Total Payout Yield % of 3.96 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on CSL and its competitors.
Is CSL's Total Payout Yield % too high?
CSL's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.96. Overall, CSL has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSL's Total Payout Yield % compare to VRTX and REGN?
CSL's Total Payout Yield % of 3.96 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Yield % for a Biotechnology company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on CSL and its competitors. CSL's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSL (CSLLY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.70, compared to a current price of $19.98 — trading 59% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 3.96. CSL's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSL (CSLLY), the current Total Payout Yield % is 3.96 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 CSL (CSLLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.98 is trading 59% below its estimated GF Value™ of $48.70.
GuruFocus considers CSL to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSLLY:
Total Payout Yield %: 3.96
GF Value™: $48.70 vs. price of $19.98 (59% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSLLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSL is one of the largest global biotech companies and has three main segments. CSL Behring either uses plasma-derived proteins or recombinants to treat conditions including immunodeficiencies, bleeding disorders, and neurological indications. CSL Seqirus is the world's second-largest influenza vaccination business and was acquired in fiscal 2016. CSL Vifor is an iron deficiency and nephrology business and was acquired in fiscal 2023. CSL has a strong R&D track record, and the product portfolio and pipeline include nonplasma products as the firm continues to broaden its scope. Originally formed in Australia as a government-owned entity, CSL now earns roughly half its revenue in North America and a quarter in Europe.
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