BankUnitedBKU +1.81%71 Buyback Yield % is 1.73 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 6.03. GuruFocus rates BKU with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Banks companies, BankUnited ranks better than 74.16% 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 BankUnited'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.
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, BankUnited'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.
BankUnited Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, BankUnited's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BankUnited'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.
BankUnited (BKU) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.73 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on BankUnited and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 6.03. Over the past decade, BankUnited's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 22.98. According to the industry distribution chart, BankUnited ranks #162 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is BankUnited's Buyback Yield % too high?
BankUnited's current Buyback Yield % of 1.73 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 22.98. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. BankUnited's value of 1.73 is 311.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BankUnited ranks #162 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BankUnited has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BankUnited's Buyback Yield % compare to FHB and CBU?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, BankUnited ranks #162 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts BankUnited in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. BankUnited's value of 1.73 is 311.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BankUnited's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 22.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.03 vs. the industry median of 0.42, BankUnited 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 627 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. BankUnited's current Buyback Yield % of 1.73 is 311.9% 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 BankUnited and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BankUnited's current Buyback Yield % is 1.73, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 6.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BankUnited stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BankUnited (BKU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.48, compared to a current price of $48.49 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.73, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 6.03 and 311.9% above the Banks industry median of 0.42. BankUnited's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 BankUnited (BKU), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.73 as of Jul. 09, 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 BankUnited (BKU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BankUnited stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.49 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.48.
GuruFocus considers BankUnited to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKU:
Buyback Yield %: 1.73 (71% below median its 10-year median of 6.03)
GF Value™: $39.48 vs. price of $48.49 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 311.9% above the Banks median (#162 of 627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BankUnited Inc is a bank holding company with one wholly owned subsidiary, BankUnited. The bank provides a full range of banking services through banking centers located throughout Florida, as well as New York City. The company is a commercially focused regional bank focusing on small and middle-market businesses. The company also provides certain commercial lending and deposit products on a national platform. The Bank offers a comprehensive suite of commercial lending and deposit products including commercial lending and deposit products through national platforms and certain consumer deposit products through an online channel.
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