British American TobaccoBTAFF -3.06%67 Buyback Yield % is 1.25 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 594% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates BTAFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 14 Tobacco Products companies, British American Tobacco ranks better than 85.71% 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.
* 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 Tobacco subindustry, British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco Buyback Yield % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, British American Tobacco's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British American Tobacco'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.
British American Tobacco (BTAFF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.25 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on British American Tobacco and its competitors. This is 594% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, British American Tobacco's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #2 out of 14 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is British American Tobacco's Buyback Yield % too high?
British American Tobacco's current Buyback Yield % of 1.25 is 594% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.86. Based on the distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #2 out of 14 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, British American Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British American Tobacco's Buyback Yield % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, British American Tobacco ranks #2 out of 14 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places British American Tobacco in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, British American Tobacco's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 2.86 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 Tobacco Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Tobacco Products 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 British American Tobacco and its competitors. British American Tobacco's current Buyback Yield % is 1.25, which is 594% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British American Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco (BTAFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.64, compared to a current price of $61.03 — trading 58% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.25, which is 594% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. British American Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.25 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 British American Tobacco (BTAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British American Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.03 is trading 58% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.64.
GuruFocus considers British American Tobacco to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BTAFF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.25 (594% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $38.64 vs. price of $61.03 (58% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BTAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The third-largest tobacco company by volume, British American Tobacco sold 465 billion cigarettes in 2025. Its leading brands are Dunhill, Kent, Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, and Rothmans in cigarettes. Its ownership of the Camel, Natural American Spirit, and Newport brands are limited to the US. In next-generation products, the company has the Vuse brand in vaping, Glo in heated tobacco, and Velo in modern oral tobacco. The company also owns a 22.9% stake in ITC limited, the largest Indian cigarette company.
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