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Bufab ABCHIX:BUFABS 82 Buyback Yield % is 0.27 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BUFABS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of kr88.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 66 Industrial Distribution companies, Bufab AB ranks better than 50% 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 Bufab AB'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:BUFABS vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bufab AB's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bufab AB'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.
Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.27 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Bufab AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #33 out of 66 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Bufab AB's Buyback Yield % too high?
Bufab AB's current Buyback Yield % is 0.27. The Industrial Distribution industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Bufab AB's value of 0.27 is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #33 out of 66 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bufab AB has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bufab AB's Buyback Yield % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bufab AB ranks #33 out of 66 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Bufab AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Bufab AB's value of 0.27 is 12.5% above this benchmark. 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.24, based on 66 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. Bufab AB's current Buyback Yield % of 0.27 is 12.5% 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 Bufab AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bufab AB's current Buyback Yield % is 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bufab AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr88.43, compared to a current price of kr117.60 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.27 and 12.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.24. Bufab AB's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.27 as of Jul. 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 Bufab AB (CHIX:BUFABS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bufab AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr117.60 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr88.43.
GuruFocus considers Bufab AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BUFABS:
Buyback Yield %: 0.27
GF Value™: kr88.43 vs. price of kr117.60 (33% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#33 of 66)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BUFABS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bufab AB is a trading company. The company offers its customers a full-service solution as a Supply Chain Partner for sourcing, quality control, and logistics for C-parts screws, nuts, and washers. The group serves a variety of industries, including telecommunication, automotive, furniture, offshore, refining industry, and construction sector. Its operational segments are: Europe North&East, Europe West, Americas, UK/Ireland and Asia-Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Segment Europe North&East comprises operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, the Baltic States, Slovakia, Romania and a sourcing office in China.
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