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UnifiFRA:36A -1.57%51 Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:36A with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.21. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 192 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Unifi ranks better than 55.21% 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 Unifi'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.
FRA:36A vs CULP, SMJF, PASW: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Unifi'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.
Unifi Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Unifi's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unifi'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.
Unifi (FRA:36A) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.18 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Unifi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Unifi's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 3.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Unifi ranks #86 out of 192 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Unifi's Buyback Yield % too high?
Unifi's current Buyback Yield % of 0.18 is near median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 3.76. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Unifi's value of 0.18 is 140% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unifi ranks #86 out of 192 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Unifi has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unifi's Buyback Yield % compare to CULP and SMJF?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Unifi ranks #86 out of 192 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Unifi in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Unifi's value of 0.18 is 140% above this benchmark. Historically, Unifi's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 3.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Unifi 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 0.08, based on 192 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. Unifi's current Buyback Yield % of 0.18 is 140% 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 Unifi and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unifi's current Buyback Yield % is 0.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unifi stock overvalued right now?
Unifi (FRA:36A) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.21, compared to a current price of €6.25 — trading 48.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 140% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 0.08. Unifi's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Unifi (FRA:36A), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Sep. 02, 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 Unifi (FRA:36A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unifi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.25 is trading 48.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.21.
Key valuation signals for FRA:36A:
Buyback Yield %: 0.18 (near median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: €4.21 vs. price of €6.25 (48.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#86 of 192)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:36A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unifi Inc is a multi-national company. It manufactures and sells synthetic and recycled products made from polyester and nylon predominantly to other yarn manufacturers and knitters and weavers that produce fabric for apparel, hosiery, home furnishings, automotive, industrial, and other end-use markets. Polyester yarns include partially oriented yarn (POY), textured, solution and package dyed, twisted, beamed, and draw wound yarns, and each is available in virgin or recycled varieties. UNIFI offers specialized yarns, premium value-added (PVA) yarns, and commodity yarns. The company's reportable segments are; the Americas, Brazil, and Asia. Its maximum revenue is derived from the Americas.
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