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Energy FocusEFOI +6.96%45 Buyback Yield % is -10.48 as of Aug. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates EFOI with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 78 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Energy Focus ranks worse than 82.05% 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 Energy Focus'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.
EFOI vs NTZ, MWYN, SNTW: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Energy Focus'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.
Energy Focus Buyback Yield % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Energy Focus's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Focus'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.
Energy Focus (EFOI) has a Buyback Yield % of -10.48 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Energy Focus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #64 out of 78 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Energy Focus' Buyback Yield % too high?
Energy Focus' current Buyback Yield % is -10.48. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #64 out of 78 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Energy Focus has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Focus' Buyback Yield % compare to NTZ and MWYN?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Energy Focus ranks #64 out of 78 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Energy Focus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.19, based on 78 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. 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 Energy Focus and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Focus's current Buyback Yield % is -10.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus (EFOI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $2.92 — trading 116.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -10.48. Energy Focus' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Energy Focus (EFOI), the current Buyback Yield % is -10.48 as of Aug. 23, 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 Energy Focus (EFOI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Focus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.92 is trading 116.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35.
GuruFocus considers Energy Focus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EFOI:
Buyback Yield %: -10.48
GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $2.92 (116.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EFOI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Focus Inc specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling energy-efficient lighting systems and controls. It provides LED lighting solutions for both commercial and military maritime markets (MMM). Its core products include robust lighting fixtures and lamps for navy and military applications, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), and tubular LED (TLED) lighting products, including battery backup units as well as general commercial and maritime lighting fixtures. The company operates in a single business segment that includes the marketing and sale of commercial and MMM lighting products and controls. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the sales of military maritime products in the United States.
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