FlexFLEX +7.01%79 Buyback Yield % is 1.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 5.58. GuruFocus rates FLEX with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 712 Hardware companies, Flex ranks better than 83.71% 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 Flex'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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Flex'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.
Flex Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Flex's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flex'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.
Flex (FLEX) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.60 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Flex and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 5.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #116 out of 712 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is Flex's Buyback Yield % too high?
Flex's current Buyback Yield % of 1.60 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.58. Based on the distribution chart, Flex ranks #116 out of 712 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Flex has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flex's Buyback Yield % compare to TEL and JBL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Flex ranks #116 out of 712 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Flex in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Flex and its competitors. Flex's current Buyback Yield % is 1.60, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 5.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex (FLEX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.28, compared to a current price of $161.42 — trading 273% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.60, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 5.58. Flex's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Flex (FLEX), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.60 as of Jun. 26, 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 Flex (FLEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $161.42 is trading 273% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.28.
GuruFocus considers Flex to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FLEX:
Buyback Yield %: 1.60 (71% below median its 10-year median of 5.58)
GF Value™: $43.28 vs. price of $161.42 (273% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flex Ltd is the developed, end-to-end manufacturing partner of choice that helps a diverse customer base design, build, deliver and manage products that improve the world. The Company's full suite of specialized capabilities includes design and engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and integrated services, plus a portfolio of power and cooling products. Its reportable segments includes Integrated Technology Solutions, Regulated Manufacturing Solutions, and Cloud and Power Infrastructure.
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