National GridCHIX:NGL +1.22%74 Buyback Yield % is -0.06 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:NGL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 132 Utilities - Regulated companies, National Grid ranks better than 61.36% 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 National Grid'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:NGL vs NEE, SO, DUK: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, National Grid'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.
National Grid Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, National Grid's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Grid'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.
National Grid (CHIX:NGL) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.06 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on National Grid and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Grid ranks #51 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is National Grid's Buyback Yield % too high?
National Grid's current Buyback Yield % is -0.06. Based on the distribution chart, National Grid ranks #51 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, National Grid has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Grid's Buyback Yield % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, National Grid ranks #51 out of 132 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts National Grid in the upper half of its industry. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 National Grid and its competitors. National Grid's current Buyback Yield % is -0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Grid stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Grid (CHIX:NGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.48, compared to a current price of £12.46 — trading 66.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.06. National Grid's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 National Grid (CHIX:NGL), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.06 as of Jul. 04, 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 National Grid (CHIX:NGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Grid stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £12.46 is trading 66.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.48.
GuruFocus considers National Grid to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:NGL:
Buyback Yield %: -0.06
GF Value™: £7.48 vs. price of £12.46 (66.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:NGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Grid owns and operates the electric transmission system in England and Wales. It sold the bulk of its UK gas transmission business in fiscal 2023 to fund the acquisition of PPL's UK power distribution assets. In the Northeastern United States, it serves electricity and gas customers combined in three states. It also owns regulated transmission electricity networks in the United States, metering services and merchant transmission lines in the UK.
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