CortevaCTVA +2.71%78 Buyback Yield % is 1.83 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.24. GuruFocus rates CTVA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 52 Agriculture companies, Corteva ranks better than 90.38% 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 Corteva'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.
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Corteva'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.
Corteva Buyback Yield % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Corteva's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corteva'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.
Corteva (CTVA) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.83 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Corteva and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.24. Over the past decade, Corteva's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Corteva ranks #5 out of 52 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Corteva's Buyback Yield % too high?
Corteva's current Buyback Yield % of 1.83 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 3.07. Based on the distribution chart, Corteva ranks #5 out of 52 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Corteva has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Corteva's Buyback Yield % compare to CF and MOS?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Corteva ranks #5 out of 52 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Corteva in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Corteva's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.11 to 3.07 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Agriculture 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 Corteva and its competitors. Corteva's current Buyback Yield % is 1.83, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corteva stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva (CTVA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.64, compared to a current price of $85.80 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.83, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.24. Corteva's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Corteva (CTVA), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.83 as of Jul. 05, 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 Corteva (CTVA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corteva stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.80 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.64.
GuruFocus considers Corteva to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTVA:
Buyback Yield %: 1.83 (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.24)
GF Value™: $64.64 vs. price of $85.80 (32.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTVA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Corteva is an agricultural inputs pure play that was formed in 2019 when it was spun off from DowDuPont. The company is a leader in the development of new seed and crop protection products. Seeds generate the majority of profits with the remainder coming from crop protection products. Corteva plans to spin off its seeds business in late 2026. The seeds business will be named Vylor, while the crop protection business will retain the Corteva name and be a pure-play crop protection company following the divestiture. Corteva operates globally, but around half of revenue comes from North America.
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