American VanguardAVD -1.58%60 Buyback Yield % is 0.02 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 0.78. GuruFocus rates AVD with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 51 Agriculture companies, American Vanguard ranks better than 62.75% 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 American Vanguard'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.
AVD vs VRDR, BIOX, GNVR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, American Vanguard'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.
American Vanguard Buyback Yield % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, American Vanguard's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Vanguard'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.
American Vanguard (AVD) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.02 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on American Vanguard and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 0.78. Over the past decade, American Vanguard's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 7.10. According to the industry distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #19 out of 51 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is American Vanguard's Buyback Yield % too high?
American Vanguard's current Buyback Yield % of 0.02 is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 7.10. Based on the distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #19 out of 51 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, American Vanguard has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Vanguard's Buyback Yield % compare to VRDR and BIOX?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, American Vanguard ranks #19 out of 51 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts American Vanguard in the upper half of its industry. Historically, American Vanguard's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 7.10 over the past decade. 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Agriculture 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 American Vanguard and its competitors. American Vanguard's current Buyback Yield % is 0.02, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 0.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Vanguard stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard (AVD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.39, compared to a current price of $3.11 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.02, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 0.78. American Vanguard's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 American Vanguard (AVD), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.02 as of Jul. 06, 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 American Vanguard (AVD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Vanguard stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.11 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.39.
GuruFocus considers American Vanguard to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for AVD:
Buyback Yield %: 0.02 (97% below median its 10-year median of 0.78)
GF Value™: $5.39 vs. price of $3.11 (42.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Vanguard Corp is a United States-based diversified specialty and agricultural products company. The company is a manufacturer of specialty solutions that develops and markets safe synthetic, biological, and biorational products for agricultural, commercial, and consumer uses. These chemicals include insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, molluscicides, growth regulators, and soil fumigants, which are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms.
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