Axcelis TechnologiesACLS -1.32%85 Buyback Yield % is 1.98 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates ACLS with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $87.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Semiconductors companies, Axcelis Technologies ranks better than 93.83% 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.
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Axcelis Technologies Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axcelis Technologies'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.
ACLS vs IPGP, KLIC, UCTT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Axcelis Technologies'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.
Axcelis Technologies Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Axcelis Technologies's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axcelis Technologies'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.
Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.98 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Axcelis Technologies' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.77 to 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #20 out of 324 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Axcelis Technologies' Buyback Yield % too high?
Axcelis Technologies' current Buyback Yield % of 1.98 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.77 to a high of 4.91. Based on the distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #20 out of 324 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Axcelis Technologies has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axcelis Technologies' Buyback Yield % compare to IPGP and KLIC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Axcelis Technologies ranks #20 out of 324 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Axcelis Technologies in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Axcelis Technologies' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.77 to 4.91 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Axcelis Technologies and its competitors. Axcelis Technologies's current Buyback Yield % is 1.98, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axcelis Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $87.50, compared to a current price of $168.91 — trading 93% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.98, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 2.24. Axcelis Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.98 as of Jun. 25, 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 Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axcelis Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $168.91 is trading 93% above its estimated GF Value™ of $87.50.
GuruFocus considers Axcelis Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACLS:
Buyback Yield %: 1.98 (12% below median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: $87.50 vs. price of $168.91 (93% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Axcelis Technologies Inc designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. In addition to equipment, the company provides aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. Geographically, the group has a business presence in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, of which key revenue is derived from the Asia Pacific.
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