Walker & DunlopFRA:5WD -0.84%65 Buyback Yield % is 1.12 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:5WD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €83.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Banks companies, Walker & Dunlop ranks better than 65.76% 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 Walker & Dunlop'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:5WD vs UWMC, VEL, LDI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, Walker & Dunlop'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.
Walker & Dunlop Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Walker & Dunlop's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walker & Dunlop'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.
Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.12 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Walker & Dunlop and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Walker & Dunlop's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.28 to 4.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Walker & Dunlop ranks #215 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Walker & Dunlop's Buyback Yield % too high?
Walker & Dunlop's current Buyback Yield % of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 4.69. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Walker & Dunlop's value of 1.12 is 166.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walker & Dunlop ranks #215 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Walker & Dunlop has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walker & Dunlop's Buyback Yield % compare to UWMC and VEL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Walker & Dunlop ranks #215 out of 628 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Walker & Dunlop in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Walker & Dunlop's value of 1.12 is 166.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Walker & Dunlop's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.28 to 4.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Walker & Dunlop 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 0.42, based on 628 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. Walker & Dunlop's current Buyback Yield % of 1.12 is 166.7% 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 Walker & Dunlop and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walker & Dunlop's current Buyback Yield % is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walker & Dunlop stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €83.80, compared to a current price of €47.20 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 166.7% above the Banks industry median of 0.42. Walker & Dunlop's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 10 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 Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.12 as of Jul. 05, 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 Walker & Dunlop (FRA:5WD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walker & Dunlop stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €47.20 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €83.80.
GuruFocus considers Walker & Dunlop to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5WD:
Buyback Yield %: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.11)
GF Value™: €83.80 vs. price of €47.20 (43.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 166.7% above the Banks median (#215 of 628)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5WD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Walker & Dunlop Inc is a United States-based commercial real estate finance company. It is principally engaged in originating, selling, and servicing a number of multifamily and other commercial real estate financing products that are sold under the programs of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and the Federal Housing Administration. The company is managed based on three reportable segments: Capital Markets (CM), Servicing & Asset Management (SAM), and Corporate. The company generates a majority of its total revenue from gains from mortgage banking activities and servicing fees. It conducts business solely in the United States.
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