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ExelixisEXEL -1.49%88 Buyback Yield % is 8.27 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 7.95. GuruFocus rates EXEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $45.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 710 Biotechnology companies, Exelixis ranks better than 99.44% 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 Exelixis'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.
EXEL vs MDGL, AXSM, ARWR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Exelixis'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.
Exelixis Buyback Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Exelixis's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Exelixis'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.
Exelixis (EXEL) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.27 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Exelixis and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.95. Over the past decade, Exelixis' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 13.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Exelixis ranks #4 out of 710 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Exelixis' Buyback Yield % too high?
Exelixis' current Buyback Yield % of 8.27 is near median its 10-year median of 7.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 13.67. Based on the distribution chart, Exelixis ranks #4 out of 710 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exelixis has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exelixis' Buyback Yield % compare to MDGL and AXSM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Exelixis ranks #4 out of 710 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Exelixis in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Exelixis' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 2.03 to 13.67 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 a Biotechnology company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Exelixis and its competitors. Exelixis's current Buyback Yield % is 8.27, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exelixis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exelixis (EXEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.73, compared to a current price of $53.59 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.27, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.95. Exelixis' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Exelixis (EXEL), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.27 as of Aug. 20, 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 Exelixis (EXEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exelixis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.59 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.73.
GuruFocus considers Exelixis to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EXEL:
Buyback Yield %: 8.27 (near median its 10-year median of 7.95)
GF Value™: $45.73 vs. price of $53.59 (17.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Exelixis Inc is a biopharmaceutical firm that discovers, develops, and commercializes treatments for cancer. Its molecule, cabozantinib, is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer under the name Cometriq and for the treatment of kidney and liver cancer under the name Cabometyx. Exelixis and its partner Roche have also brought Cotellic to market for the treatment of melanoma.
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