ARKOARKO +1.54%66 Buyback Yield % is -20.50 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARKO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, ARKO ranks worse than 87.35% 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 ARKO'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.
ARKO vs HZO, WOOF, BWMX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, ARKO'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.
ARKO Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ARKO's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARKO'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.
ARKO (ARKO) has a Buyback Yield % of -20.50 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ARKO and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ARKO ranks #359 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is ARKO's Buyback Yield % too high?
ARKO's current Buyback Yield % is -20.50. Based on the distribution chart, ARKO ranks #359 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ARKO has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARKO's Buyback Yield % compare to HZO and WOOF?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ARKO ranks #359 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places ARKO in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 411 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. 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 ARKO and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARKO's current Buyback Yield % is -20.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARKO stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARKO (ARKO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.47, compared to a current price of $8.19 — trading 49.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -20.50. ARKO's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 10 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 ARKO (ARKO), the current Buyback Yield % is -20.50 as of Jul. 13, 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 ARKO (ARKO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARKO stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.19 is trading 49.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.47.
GuruFocus considers ARKO to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARKO:
Buyback Yield %: -20.50
GF Value™: $5.47 vs. price of $8.19 (49.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARKO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ARKO Corp owns and operates convenience stores in the United States. Some of its regional store brands include Stop, Admiral, Apple Market, BreadBox, E-Z Mart, fas mart, Li'l Cricket, and Next Door Store. Its retail store offers hot food service, beverages, cigarettes & other tobacco products, candy, salty snacks, grocery, beer, and general merchandise. ARKO operates in four segments: Retail segment, Wholesale segment, fleet fueling segment, and GPM Petroleum segment. It derives the majority of its revenue from retail and wholesale distribution of fuel.
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