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BackblazeBLZE +2.39%40 Buyback Yield % is 0.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.14. GuruFocus rates BLZE with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,224 Software companies, Backblaze ranks better than 60.21% 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 Backblaze'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.
BLZE vs CCSI, SABR, RPD: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Backblaze'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.
Backblaze Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Backblaze's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Backblaze'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.
Backblaze (BLZE) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.12 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Backblaze and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Backblaze ranks #487 out of 1224 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Backblaze's Buyback Yield % too high?
Backblaze's current Buyback Yield % of 0.12 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.14. Based on the distribution chart, Backblaze ranks #487 out of 1224 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Backblaze has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Backblaze's Buyback Yield % compare to CCSI and SABR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Backblaze ranks #487 out of 1224 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Backblaze in the upper 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Backblaze and its competitors. Backblaze's current Buyback Yield % is 0.12, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Backblaze stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Backblaze (BLZE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.82, compared to a current price of $19.26 — trading 230.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.12, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.14. Backblaze's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Backblaze (BLZE), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.12 as of Aug. 11, 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 Backblaze (BLZE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Backblaze stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.26 is trading 230.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.82.
GuruFocus considers Backblaze to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BLZE:
Buyback Yield %: 0.12 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.14)
GF Value™: $5.82 vs. price of $19.26 (230.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BLZE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Backblaze Inc offers a cloud storage platform designed to help businesses and consumers store, use, and protect their data. The company delivers its services through the Backblaze Storage Cloud platform, a purpose-built, web-scale software architecture operating on commodity hardware. Backblaze's offerings include B2 Cloud Storage, an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solution, and Computer Backup, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. Its customer base includes individuals, developers, MSPs, small and medium-sized businesses, and large enterprises across industries, academic institutions, government agencies, and other enterprises. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, and other markets.
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