BAE SystemsBAESY +6.10%87 Buyback Yield % is 0.93 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates BAESY with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 129 Aerospace & Defense companies, BAE Systems ranks better than 83.72% 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 BAE Systems'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.
BAESY vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems Buyback Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BAE Systems's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BAE Systems'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.
BAE Systems (BAESY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.93 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.98. According to the industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #21 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is BAE Systems' Buyback Yield % too high?
BAE Systems' current Buyback Yield % of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.98. Based on the distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #21 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Buyback Yield % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BAE Systems ranks #21 out of 129 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places BAE Systems in the top 16% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Buyback Yield % is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (BAESY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.61, compared to a current price of $105.76 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.98. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 BAE Systems (BAESY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.93 as of Jul. 02, 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 BAE Systems (BAESY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $105.76 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $91.61.
GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAESY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.98)
GF Value™: $91.61 vs. price of $105.76 (15.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAESY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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