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Investar HoldingFRA:7ZH -3.82%54 Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:7ZH with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.73. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 575 Banks companies, Investar Holding ranks better than 57.22% 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 Investar Holding'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:7ZH vs NEWT, AVBC, PCB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Investar Holding'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.
Investar Holding Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Investar Holding's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investar Holding'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.
Investar Holding (FRA:7ZH) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.80 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Investar Holding and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #246 out of 575 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Investar Holding's Buyback Yield % too high?
Investar Holding's current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.49. Investar Holding's value of 0.80 is 63.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #246 out of 575 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Investar Holding has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investar Holding's Buyback Yield % compare to NEWT and AVBC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Investar Holding ranks #246 out of 575 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Investar Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.49. Investar Holding's value of 0.80 is 63.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Investar Holding 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 0.49, based on 575 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. Investar Holding's current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 63.3% 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 Investar Holding and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investar Holding's current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investar Holding stock overvalued right now?
Investar Holding (FRA:7ZH) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.80. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.73, compared to a current price of €25.20 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 63.3% above the Banks industry median of 0.49. Investar Holding's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Investar Holding (FRA:7ZH), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Aug. 21, 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 Investar Holding (FRA:7ZH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investar Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.20 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.73.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7ZH:
Buyback Yield %: 0.80 (53% below median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: €17.73 vs. price of €25.20 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.3% above the Banks median (#246 of 575)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7ZH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investar Holding Corp is a U.S.-based financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers a variety of commercial and retail lending products throughout its market areas, including business loans to small to medium-sized businesses, as well as loans to individuals. It has business operations spread across the United States and serves its customers through several service branches. The bank also offers cashier's checks, direct deposit of payroll and Social Security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines with deposit automation, and debit cards.
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