* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, American Superconductor's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Superconductor'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.
American Superconductor (AMSC) has a Buyback Yield % of -6.38 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American Superconductor and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #589 out of 764 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 77.1%.
Is American Superconductor's Buyback Yield % too high?
American Superconductor's current Buyback Yield % is -6.38. Based on the distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #589 out of 764 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Superconductor has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Superconductor's Buyback Yield % compare to CXT and HLIO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, American Superconductor ranks #589 out of 764 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places American Superconductor in the lower 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 American Superconductor and its competitors. American Superconductor's current Buyback Yield % is -6.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Superconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor (AMSC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.88, compared to a current price of $40.28 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -6.38. American Superconductor's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 American Superconductor (AMSC), the current Buyback Yield % is -6.38 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 American Superconductor (AMSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Superconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.28 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.88.
GuruFocus considers American Superconductor to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AMSC:
Buyback Yield %: -6.38
GF Value™: $30.88 vs. price of $40.28 (30.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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