ClearOneCLRO -0.31%28 Buyback Yield % is -20.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLRO with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 712 Hardware companies, ClearOne ranks worse than 90.31% 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 ClearOne'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.
CLRO vs VMNT, CMBMF, VISL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ClearOne'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.
ClearOne Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ClearOne's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ClearOne'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.
ClearOne (CLRO) has a Buyback Yield % of -20.83 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ClearOne and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #643 out of 712 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90.3%.
Is ClearOne's Buyback Yield % too high?
ClearOne's current Buyback Yield % is -20.83. Based on the distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #643 out of 712 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ClearOne has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearOne's Buyback Yield % compare to VMNT and CMBMF?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ClearOne ranks #643 out of 712 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places ClearOne in the lower 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 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 ClearOne and its competitors. ClearOne's current Buyback Yield % is -20.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearOne stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne (CLRO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $3.14 — trading 122.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -20.83. ClearOne's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 ClearOne (CLRO), the current Buyback Yield % is -20.83 as of Jun. 27, 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 ClearOne (CLRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearOne stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.14 is trading 122.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers ClearOne to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLRO:
Buyback Yield %: -20.83
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $3.14 (122.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ClearOne Inc is currently engaged in activities that consist solely of fulfilling warranty and technical support obligations on legacy products, evaluating potential Strategic Transactions, managing and liquidating remaining assets of the company's legacy operating business, collecting accounts receivable and recovering prepaid assets, satisfying outstanding liabilities, and maintaining public-company compliance.
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