Copa HoldingsCPA 86 Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates CPA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Transportation companies, Copa Holdings ranks better than 64.62% 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 Copa 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.
CPA vs ALK, SKYW, ALGT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Copa 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.
Copa Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Copa Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Copa 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.
Copa Holdings (CPA) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.80 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Copa Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Copa Holdings' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 5.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Copa Holdings ranks #98 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Copa Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Copa Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 5.11. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Copa Holdings' value of 0.80 is 788.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Copa Holdings ranks #98 out of 277 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Copa Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copa Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to ALK and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Copa Holdings ranks #98 out of 277 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Copa Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Copa Holdings' value of 0.80 is 788.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Copa Holdings' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 5.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 0.09, Copa 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.09, based on 277 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. Copa Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 788.9% 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 Copa Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Copa Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Copa Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings (CPA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $114.48, compared to a current price of $153.05 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 788.9% above the Transportation industry median of 0.09. Copa Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 Copa Holdings (CPA), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Jul. 02, 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 Copa Holdings (CPA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Copa Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $153.05 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.48.
GuruFocus considers Copa Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPA:
Buyback Yield %: 0.80 (26% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: $114.48 vs. price of $153.05 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 788.9% above the Transportation median (#98 of 277)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Copa Holdings SA is a provider of airline passenger and cargo services through its subsidiaries. The company operates through the air transportation segment. It offers international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail, operating from its Panama City hub in the Republic of Panama, and domestic and international air transportation for passengers, cargo, and mail with a point-to-point route network through Copa Colombia, a Colombian air carrier. The company's geographical segments are North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It derives the maximum revenue from North America.
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