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Lamb Weston HoldingsBSP:L1WH34 21 Buyback Yield % is 2.47 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 225% above its 10-year median of 0.76. GuruFocus rates BSP:L1WH34 with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of R$166.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks better than 85.97% 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.
Lamb Weston Holdings Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Lamb Weston Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
BSP:L1WH34 vs INGR, CAG, CPB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lamb Weston Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings (BSP:L1WH34) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.47 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lamb Weston Holdings and its competitors. This is 225% above median its historical median of 0.76. Over the past decade, Lamb Weston Holdings' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 3.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #78 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Lamb Weston Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 2.47 is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 3.79. Based on the distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #78 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamb Weston Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to INGR and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #78 out of 556 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lamb Weston Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Lamb Weston Holdings' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 3.79 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Lamb Weston Holdings and its competitors. Lamb Weston Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 2.47, which is 225% above median its own 10-year median of 0.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings (BSP:L1WH34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$166.13, compared to a current price of R$120.55 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.47, which is 225% above median its 10-year median of 0.76. Lamb Weston Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 4 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (BSP:L1WH34), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.47 as of Jul. 19, 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (BSP:L1WH34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$120.55 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$166.13.
GuruFocus considers Lamb Weston Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:L1WH34:
Buyback Yield %: 2.47 (225% above median its 10-year median of 0.76)
GF Value™: R$166.13 vs. price of R$120.55 (27.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:L1WH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lamb Weston is North America's largest and the world's second-largest producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, both by volume and value. The company's portfolio is anchored by french fries, but it also sells sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips. Roughly two thirds of revenue comes from its home market of North America, with none of the other 100 countries the company sells into representing a significant share. McDonald's is Lamb Weston's single-largest customer at 15% of fiscal 2025 sales, with no other company representing more than 10%. Lamb Weston became an independent company in 2016 when it was spun off from Conagra.
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