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CalixFRA:CXA -2.92%74 Buyback Yield % is 8.99 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 376% above its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:CXA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Software companies, Calix ranks better than 94.27% 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 Calix'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:CXA vs RAMP, AVPT, NN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Calix'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.
Calix Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Calix's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calix'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.
Calix (FRA:CXA) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.99 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Calix and its competitors. This is 376% above median its historical median of 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #74 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Calix's Buyback Yield % too high?
Calix's current Buyback Yield % of 8.99 is 376% above median its 10-year median of 1.89. Based on the distribution chart, Calix ranks #74 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calix has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calix's Buyback Yield % compare to RAMP and AVPT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Calix ranks #74 out of 1291 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Calix in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software industry context. 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 Calix and its competitors. Calix's current Buyback Yield % is 8.99, which is 376% above median its own 10-year median of 1.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix (FRA:CXA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.20, compared to a current price of €33.20 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.99, which is 376% above median its 10-year median of 1.89. Calix's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Calix (FRA:CXA), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.99 as of Jul. 19, 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 Calix (FRA:CXA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calix stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.20 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.20.
GuruFocus considers Calix to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CXA:
Buyback Yield %: 8.99 (376% above median its 10-year median of 1.89)
GF Value™: €41.20 vs. price of €33.20 (19.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CXA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calix Inc develops, markets and sells its appliance-based platform, cloud and managed services that enable service providers of all types and sizes to innovate and transform their businesses. The company's customers utilize the real-time data and insights from Calix platforms to simplify their business and deliver experiences that excite their subscribers. The resulting growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty and revenue creates more value for their businesses and communities. The Company's revenue is principally derived in the United States and it also has its presence in Europe, Americas excluding U.S., and Rest of World.
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