Academy Sports and OutdoorsASO +0.12%79 Buyback Yield % is 3.28 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 7.98. GuruFocus rates ASO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks better than 85.4% 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.
* 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 Retail subindustry, Academy Sports and Outdoors'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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Academy Sports and Outdoors's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Academy Sports and Outdoors'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.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.28 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 7.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #60 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors' Buyback Yield % too high?
Academy Sports and Outdoors' current Buyback Yield % of 3.28 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.98. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 3.28 is 2423.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #60 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Academy Sports and Outdoors has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Academy Sports and Outdoors' Buyback Yield % compare to RH and MNSO?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Academy Sports and Outdoors ranks #60 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Academy Sports and Outdoors in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Academy Sports and Outdoors' value of 3.28 is 2423.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.98 vs. the industry median of 0.13, Academy Sports and Outdoors 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.13, 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. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current Buyback Yield % of 3.28 is 2423.1% 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Academy Sports and Outdoors's current Buyback Yield % is 3.28, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 7.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.41, compared to a current price of $48.43 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.28, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 7.98 and 2423.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.13. Academy Sports and Outdoors' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.28 as of Jun. 29, 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 Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Academy Sports and Outdoors stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $48.43 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.41.
GuruFocus considers Academy Sports and Outdoors to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASO:
Buyback Yield %: 3.28 (59% below median its 10-year median of 7.98)
GF Value™: $59.41 vs. price of $48.43 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2423.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#60 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc is engaged in the full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. The company's product categories are outdoors, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear.
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