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EPAM SystemsFRA:E3M +2.07%73 Buyback Yield % is 17.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 374% above its 10-year median of 3.73. GuruFocus rates FRA:E3M with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €227.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,291 Software companies, EPAM Systems ranks better than 97.91% 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 EPAM Systems'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:E3M vs EXLS, SAIC, G: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, EPAM Systems'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.
EPAM Systems Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, EPAM Systems's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPAM Systems'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.
EPAM Systems (FRA:E3M) has a Buyback Yield % of 17.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on EPAM Systems and its competitors. This is 374% above median its historical median of 3.73. Over the past decade, EPAM Systems' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 17.69. According to the industry distribution chart, EPAM Systems ranks #27 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is EPAM Systems' Buyback Yield % too high?
EPAM Systems' current Buyback Yield % of 17.69 is 374% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 17.69. Based on the distribution chart, EPAM Systems ranks #27 out of 1291 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, EPAM Systems has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPAM Systems' Buyback Yield % compare to EXLS and SAIC?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, EPAM Systems ranks #27 out of 1291 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places EPAM Systems in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, EPAM Systems' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 17.69 over the past decade. 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 EPAM Systems and its competitors. EPAM Systems's current Buyback Yield % is 17.69, which is 374% above median its own 10-year median of 3.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPAM Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPAM Systems (FRA:E3M) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €227.50, compared to a current price of €78.76 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 17.69, which is 374% above median its 10-year median of 3.73. EPAM Systems' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 EPAM Systems (FRA:E3M), the current Buyback Yield % is 17.69 as of Jul. 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 EPAM Systems (FRA:E3M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPAM Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €78.76 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €227.50.
GuruFocus considers EPAM Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:E3M:
Buyback Yield %: 17.69 (374% above median its 10-year median of 3.73)
GF Value™: €227.50 vs. price of €78.76 (65.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:E3M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPAM Systems is a global IT services firm with a focus on platform engineering, software development, and consulting services. The company used to host large engineer bases in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia, but it now delivers from various locations across different continents. EPAM's largest market is North America, which represents approximately 60% of revenue.
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