ArcBestARCB -2.57%80 Buyback Yield % is 1.81 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates ARCB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Transportation companies, ArcBest ranks better than 76.34% 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 ArcBest'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.
ARCB vs WERN, RXO, MRTN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, ArcBest'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.
ArcBest Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ArcBest's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ArcBest'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.
ArcBest (ARCB) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.81 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ArcBest and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, ArcBest's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 7.05. According to the industry distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #66 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is ArcBest's Buyback Yield % too high?
ArcBest's current Buyback Yield % of 1.81 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 7.05. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. ArcBest's value of 1.81 is 2162.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #66 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ArcBest has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ArcBest's Buyback Yield % compare to WERN and RXO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ArcBest ranks #66 out of 279 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places ArcBest in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. ArcBest's value of 1.81 is 2162.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ArcBest's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 7.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 0.08, ArcBest has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ArcBest's current Buyback Yield % of 1.81 is 2162.5% above the industry median. 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 ArcBest and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ArcBest's current Buyback Yield % is 1.81, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ArcBest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest (ARCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.44, compared to a current price of $147.25 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.81, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 2162.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.08. ArcBest's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 ArcBest (ARCB), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.81 as of Jul. 10, 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 ArcBest (ARCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ArcBest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $147.25 is trading 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $102.44.
GuruFocus considers ArcBest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARCB:
Buyback Yield %: 1.81 (17% below median its 10-year median of 2.17)
GF Value™: $102.44 vs. price of $147.25 (43.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2162.5% above the Transportation median (#66 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ArcBest Corp is an integrated logistics company that leverages technology and a full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' supply chain needs. The company has two reportable operating segments: Asset-Based, which generates maximum revenue, and Asset-Light. The Asset-Based segment's operations include national, inter-regional, and regional transportation of general commodities through standard, expedited, and guaranteed less-than-truckload services. The Asset-Light segment represents the company's offerings in ground expedite, intermodal, household goods moving, managed transportation, warehousing and distribution, and international freight transportation for air, ocean, and ground.
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