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Optiscan ImagingASX:OIL -6.67%12 Buyback Yield % is -14.02 as of Sep. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:OIL with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Hardware companies, Optiscan Imaging ranks worse than 81.65% 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 Optiscan Imaging'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.
ASX:OIL vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optiscan Imaging's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) has a Buyback Yield % of -14.02 as of Sep. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #494 out of 605 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Optiscan Imaging's Buyback Yield % too high?
Optiscan Imaging's current Buyback Yield % is -14.02. Based on the distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #494 out of 605 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optiscan Imaging has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiscan Imaging's Buyback Yield % compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #494 out of 605 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Optiscan Imaging 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. Optiscan Imaging's current Buyback Yield % is -14.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optiscan Imaging stock overvalued right now?
Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) has a current Buyback Yield % of -14.02. The current Buyback Yield % is -14.02. Optiscan Imaging's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL), the current Buyback Yield % is -14.02 as of Sep. 19, 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.
Optiscan Imaging Ltd is engaged in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of endomicroscopic digital imaging technology solutions for medical, translational, and pre-clinical applications. Its technology offers real-time, 3D, in vivo imaging at the single-cell level, in a non-destructive manner that enables clinicians to make immediate informed decisions. Its products include InVivage, ViewnVivo, and Customisation. Its geographical segments include Australia, Germany, Norway, China, and the United States.
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