Del MonteFDP +2.96%74 Buyback Yield % is 1.88 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates FDP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Del Monte ranks better than 82.55% 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 Del Monte'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.
FDP vs DOLE, AGRO, VITL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Del Monte'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.
Del Monte Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Del Monte's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Del Monte'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.
Del Monte (FDP) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.88 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Del Monte and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Del Monte's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #97 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Del Monte's Buyback Yield % too high?
Del Monte's current Buyback Yield % of 1.88 is near median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 6.11. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Del Monte's value of 1.88 is 18700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #97 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Del Monte has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Del Monte's Buyback Yield % compare to DOLE and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Del Monte ranks #97 out of 556 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Del Monte in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Del Monte's value of 1.88 is 18700% above this benchmark. Historically, Del Monte's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 6.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Del Monte 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 556 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. Del Monte's current Buyback Yield % of 1.88 is 18700% 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 Del Monte and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Del Monte's current Buyback Yield % is 1.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Del Monte stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte (FDP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.08, compared to a current price of $29.22 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 18700% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Del Monte's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Del Monte (FDP), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.88 as of Jun. 28, 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 Del Monte (FDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Del Monte stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.22 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.08.
GuruFocus considers Del Monte to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FDP:
Buyback Yield %: 1.88 (near median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: $30.08 vs. price of $29.22 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18700% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#97 of 556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Del Monte Corp is a producer, marketer, and distributor of fresh, packaged, value-added, and canned food products. Its products are sold in multiple countries and are marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and other brands.
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