Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) Buyback Yield %: -1.18 (As of Jul. 22, 2026)

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FRA:8H6 Houston American Energy Corp FRA:8H6
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Price €1.70
GF Value €7.93
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What is Houston American Energy Buyback Yield %?

Houston American Energy FRA:8H6 -5.56% 36 Buyback Yield % is -1.18 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8H6 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.93. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Houston American Energy's current buyback yield was -1.18%.


Houston American Energy Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Houston American Energy Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Houston American Energy'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.

Houston American Energy Buyback Yield % Chart

Houston American Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Buyback Yield %
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Houston American Energy Quarterly Data
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FRA:8H6 vs PVL, EP, LRDC: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Houston American Energy'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.


Houston American Energy Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Houston American Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Houston American Energy's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Houston American Energy Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Houston American Energy's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 2.22) / 15.8389
=-14.02%

Houston American Energy's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 1.128) / 183.09305
=-0.62%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -1.18 mean?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a Buyback Yield % of -1.18 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Houston American Energy and its competitors.
Is Houston American Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Houston American Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -1.18. Overall, Houston American Energy has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Houston American Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to PVL and EP?
Houston American Energy's Buyback Yield % of -1.18 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. 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. 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 Houston American Energy 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. Houston American Energy's current Buyback Yield % is -1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Houston American Energy stock overvalued right now?
Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) has a current Buyback Yield % of -1.18. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.93, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 78.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -1.18. Houston American Energy's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6), the current Buyback Yield % is -1.18 as of Jul. 22, 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 Houston American Energy (FRA:8H6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Houston American Energy stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 78.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.93.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8H6:

  • Buyback Yield %: -1.18
  • GF Value™: €7.93 vs. price of €1.70 (78.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8H6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Houston American Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 801 Travis Street, Suite 1425, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
Houston American Energy Corp is an independent oil and gas company focused on the development, exploration, exploitation, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil properties. Its properties, and operations, are in the U.S. Permian Basin, the U.S. Gulf Coast region, particularly Louisiana, and the South American country of Colombia. Geographically, the company currently has operations in two geographical areas, the United States, from where it derives maximum revenue, and Colombia.
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