AdvantestATEYY -7.17%87 Buyback Yield % is 0.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates ATEYY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Semiconductors companies, Advantest ranks better than 76.99% 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 Advantest'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.
ATEYY vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Advantest'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.
Advantest Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Advantest's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantest'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.
Advantest (ATEYY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.48 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Advantest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantest ranks #75 out of 326 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Advantest's Buyback Yield % too high?
Advantest's current Buyback Yield % is 0.48. Based on the distribution chart, Advantest ranks #75 out of 326 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advantest has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantest's Buyback Yield % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advantest ranks #75 out of 326 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Advantest in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Advantest and its competitors. Advantest's current Buyback Yield % is 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantest (ATEYY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.12, compared to a current price of $200.74 — trading 108.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.48. Advantest's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Advantest (ATEYY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.48 as of Jun. 28, 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 Advantest (ATEYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $200.74 is trading 108.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $96.12.
GuruFocus considers Advantest to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATEYY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.48
GF Value™: $96.12 vs. price of $200.74 (108.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATEYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Tokyo, Advantest specializes in semiconductor test systems and is a well-known leader in automated test equipment, or ATE. Advantest also has a high market share in test systems for nonmemory semiconductors, including application processors for mobile phones. The company is also involved in peripheral businesses, such as semiconductor device transport equipment. Following its acquisition of Verigy in July 2011, Advantest holds a market share of over 50% in the ATE market.
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