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Extreme NetworksEXTR -7.07%70 Buyback Yield % is 1.81 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 110% above its 10-year median of 0.86. GuruFocus rates EXTR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 656 Hardware companies, Extreme Networks ranks better than 82.77% 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 Extreme Networks'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.
EXTR vs BDC, ONDS, VISN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Extreme Networks'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.
Extreme Networks Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Extreme Networks's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Extreme Networks'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.
Extreme Networks (EXTR) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.81 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Extreme Networks and its competitors. This is 110% above median its historical median of 0.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #113 out of 656 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Extreme Networks' Buyback Yield % too high?
Extreme Networks' current Buyback Yield % of 1.81 is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Based on the distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #113 out of 656 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Extreme Networks has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Extreme Networks' Buyback Yield % compare to BDC and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Extreme Networks ranks #113 out of 656 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Extreme Networks in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Extreme Networks and its competitors. Extreme Networks's current Buyback Yield % is 1.81, which is 110% above median its own 10-year median of 0.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Extreme Networks stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extreme Networks (EXTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.45, compared to a current price of $24.32 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.81, which is 110% above median its 10-year median of 0.86. Extreme Networks' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Extreme Networks (EXTR), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.81 as of Aug. 06, 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 Extreme Networks (EXTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Extreme Networks stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.32 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.45.
GuruFocus considers Extreme Networks to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EXTR:
Buyback Yield %: 1.81 (110% above median its 10-year median of 0.86)
GF Value™: $18.45 vs. price of $24.32 (31.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Extreme Networks Inc provides AI-powered cloud networking, focused on delivering simple and secure solutions that help businesses address challenges and enable connections among devices, applications, and users. The group designs, develops, and manufactures wired, wireless, and software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) infrastructure equipment. It has one reportable segment, the development, marketing, and sale of network infrastructure equipment and related software. The Company operates in three geographical areas: Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
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