First Commonwealth FinancialFCF -0.88%71 Buyback Yield % is 2.82 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 161% above its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates FCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Banks companies, First Commonwealth Financial ranks better than 85.33% 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.
* 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.
First Commonwealth Financial Buyback Yield % Chart
FCF vs OFG, NBHC, STEL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, First Commonwealth Financial'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.
First Commonwealth Financial Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, First Commonwealth Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Commonwealth Financial'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.
First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.82 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on First Commonwealth Financial and its competitors. This is 161% above median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, First Commonwealth Financial's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 3.29. According to the industry distribution chart, First Commonwealth Financial ranks #92 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is First Commonwealth Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
First Commonwealth Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 2.82 is 161% above median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 3.29. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. First Commonwealth Financial's value of 2.82 is 555.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Commonwealth Financial ranks #92 out of 627 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, First Commonwealth Financial has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Commonwealth Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to OFG and NBHC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, First Commonwealth Financial ranks #92 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places First Commonwealth Financial in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. First Commonwealth Financial's value of 2.82 is 555.8% above this benchmark. Historically, First Commonwealth Financial's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 3.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 0.43, First Commonwealth Financial 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.43, based on 627 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. First Commonwealth Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 2.82 is 555.8% 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 First Commonwealth Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Commonwealth Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 2.82, which is 161% above 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 First Commonwealth Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.57, compared to a current price of $20.35 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.82, which is 161% above median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 555.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. First Commonwealth Financial's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 First Commonwealth Financial (FCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.82 as of Jun. 29, 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 First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Commonwealth Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.35 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.57.
GuruFocus considers First Commonwealth Financial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FCF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.82 (161% above median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: $17.57 vs. price of $20.35 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 555.8% above the Banks median (#92 of 627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Commonwealth Financial Corp functions in the financial services sector in the United States. Through its subsidiary, it offers a range of consumer and commercial banking services such as personal checking accounts, interest-earning checking accounts, savings accounts, insured money market accounts, investment certificates, fixed & variable rate certificates of deposit, and various kinds of loans. It also provides trust and wealth management services and offers insurance products. The company earns the majority of its revenue through net interest income.
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