AQST (Aquestive Therapeutics) Buyback Yield %: -12.86 (As of Sep. 09, 2026)

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AQST Aquestive Therapeutics Inc AQST
49 GF Score
Price $5.16
GF Value $2.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Aquestive Therapeutics Buyback Yield %?

Aquestive Therapeutics AQST -1.15% 49 Buyback Yield % is -12.86 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates AQST with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Drug Manufacturers companies, Aquestive Therapeutics ranks worse than 79.06% 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.

Aquestive Therapeutics's current buyback yield was -12.86%.


Aquestive Therapeutics Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aquestive Therapeutics'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.

Aquestive Therapeutics Buyback Yield % Chart

Aquestive Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Aquestive Therapeutics Quarterly Data
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AQST vs TLRY, EOLS, IRWD: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Aquestive Therapeutics'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.


Aquestive Therapeutics Buyback Yield % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Aquestive Therapeutics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aquestive Therapeutics's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Aquestive Therapeutics Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Aquestive Therapeutics's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 100.654) / 788.40424
=-12.77%

Aquestive Therapeutics's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 84.098) / 522.12992
=-16.11%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -12.86 mean?
Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) has a Buyback Yield % of -12.86 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Aquestive Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aquestive Therapeutics ranks #185 out of 234 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Aquestive Therapeutics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Aquestive Therapeutics' current Buyback Yield % is -12.86. Based on the distribution chart, Aquestive Therapeutics ranks #185 out of 234 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aquestive Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aquestive Therapeutics' Buyback Yield % compare to TLRY and EOLS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Aquestive Therapeutics ranks #185 out of 234 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Aquestive Therapeutics 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 a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Aquestive Therapeutics and its competitors. Aquestive Therapeutics's current Buyback Yield % is -12.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aquestive Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.37, compared to a current price of $5.16 — trading 117.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -12.86. Aquestive Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST), the current Buyback Yield % is -12.86 as of Sep. 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.

Is Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aquestive Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.16 is trading 117.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.37. GuruFocus considers Aquestive Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AQST:

  • Buyback Yield %: -12.86
  • GF Value™: $2.37 vs. price of $5.16 (117.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the AQST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aquestive Therapeutics Business Description

Address 30 Technology Drive, Warren, NJ, USA, 07059
Aquestive Therapeutics Inc is a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in developing and commercializing differentiated products to meet medical needs. Its later-stage product pipeline focuses on the treatment of diseases of the Central Nervous System (CNS), and an earlier-stage pipeline for the treatment of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Its commercial product portfolio includes Suboxone, Emylif, Ondif, and Sympazan. The product pipeline includes Libervant Buccal Film, AQST-108. The majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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