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Weatherford InternationalFRA:0WE -1.67%73 Buyback Yield % is 1.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:0WE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €71.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Oil & Gas companies, Weatherford International ranks better than 71.05% 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.
* 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.
FRA:0WE vs NOV, AROC, SEI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Weatherford International'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.
Weatherford International Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Weatherford International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weatherford International'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.
Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.00 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Weatherford International and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Weatherford International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.85 to 2.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #121 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is Weatherford International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Weatherford International's current Buyback Yield % of 1.00 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 2.41. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Weatherford International's value of 1.00 is 9900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #121 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Weatherford International has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weatherford International's Buyback Yield % compare to NOV and AROC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Weatherford International ranks #121 out of 418 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Weatherford International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Weatherford International's value of 1.00 is 9900% above this benchmark. Historically, Weatherford International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.85 to 2.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Weatherford International 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 418 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. Weatherford International's current Buyback Yield % of 1.00 is 9900% 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 Weatherford International and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas 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. Weatherford International's current Buyback Yield % is 1.00, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weatherford International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.81, compared to a current price of €69.44 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.00, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 9900% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Weatherford International's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Weatherford International (FRA:0WE), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.00 as of Jul. 18, 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 Weatherford International (FRA:0WE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weatherford International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €69.44 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €71.81.
GuruFocus considers Weatherford International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0WE:
Buyback Yield %: 1.00 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: €71.81 vs. price of €69.44 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9900% above the Oil & Gas median (#121 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0WE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weatherford provides oilfield services and equipment to national, integrated, public, and private oil and gas operators. It operates across multiple upstream markets, including offshore, the rest of the world onshore, and US onshore, where Weatherford has limited exposure. The Middle East, North Africa, and Asia account for over 25% of sales. Weatherford also offers manufacturing, research, and training services. Performance is reported through three segments: drilling and evaluation, well construction and completions, and production and intervention.
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