AppleCHIX:APCD 92 Buyback Yield % is 1.88 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 3.74. GuruFocus rates CHIX:APCD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €243.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Hardware companies, Apple ranks better than 84.58% 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 Apple'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.
CHIX:APCD vs SONO, TBCH, VUZI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Apple'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.
Apple Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Apple's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Apple'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.
Apple (CHIX:APCD) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.88 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Apple and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, Apple's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.88 to 9.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #111 out of 720 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Apple's Buyback Yield % too high?
Apple's current Buyback Yield % of 1.88 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 9.58. Based on the distribution chart, Apple ranks #111 out of 720 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Apple has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Apple's Buyback Yield % compare to SONO and TBCH?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Apple ranks #111 out of 720 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Apple in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Apple's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.88 to 9.58 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Apple and its competitors. Apple's current Buyback Yield % is 1.88, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Apple stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple (CHIX:APCD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €243.15, compared to a current price of €259.15 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.88, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.74. Apple's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 3 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.88 as of Jun. 29, 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 Apple (CHIX:APCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Apple stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €259.15 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €243.15.
GuruFocus considers Apple to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:APCD:
Buyback Yield %: 1.88 (50% below median its 10-year median of 3.74)
GF Value™: €243.15 vs. price of €259.15 (6.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:APCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple's iPhone accounts for the majority of the firm's sales, and Apple's other products, such as the Mac, iPad, and Watch, are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, such as streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors and works with subcontractors such as Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple's sales come directly through its flagship stores, with the majority coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
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