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BrightView HoldingsBV +0.09%74 Buyback Yield % is 4.55 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 2744% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates BV with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Business Services companies, BrightView Holdings ranks better than 88.47% 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.
BrightView Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BrightView 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.
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, BrightView 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.
BrightView Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BrightView Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BrightView 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.
BrightView Holdings (BV) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.55 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on BrightView Holdings and its competitors. This is 2744% above median its historical median of 0.16. According to the industry distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #46 out of 399 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is BrightView Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
BrightView Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 4.55 is 2744% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. BrightView Holdings' value of 4.55 is 3400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #46 out of 399 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BrightView Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BrightView Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to LZ and RHLD?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BrightView Holdings ranks #46 out of 399 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places BrightView Holdings in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. BrightView Holdings' value of 4.55 is 3400% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 0.13, BrightView Holdings 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.13, based on 399 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. BrightView Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 4.55 is 3400% 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 BrightView Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BrightView Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 4.55, which is 2744% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BrightView Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightView Holdings (BV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.52, compared to a current price of $11.51 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.55, which is 2744% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 3400% above the Business Services industry median of 0.13. BrightView Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 BrightView Holdings (BV), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.55 as of Aug. 20, 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 BrightView Holdings (BV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BrightView Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.51 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.52.
GuruFocus considers BrightView Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BV:
Buyback Yield %: 4.55 (2744% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: $13.52 vs. price of $11.51 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3400% above the Business Services median (#46 of 399)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BrightView Holdings Inc is a provider of commercial landscaping services in the United States. The company provides commercial landscaping services, landscape maintenance, and enhancements to tree care and landscape development. It operates through two segments namely Maintenance Services, and Development Services. The Maintenance Services are self-performed through a national branch network and are route-based in nature. It includes mowing, gardening, mulching and snow removal, water management etc. And Development Services are comprised of sophisticated design, coordination, and installation of landscapes at recognizable corporate, athletic, and university complexes. The company generates a majority of its revenue from Maintenance Services.
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