Eastern BanksharesFRA:EB0 +2.17%60 Buyback Yield % is 2.79 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 1.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:EB0 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 626 Banks companies, Eastern Bankshares ranks better than 85.46% 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.
Eastern Bankshares Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastern Bankshares'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:EB0 vs SFBS, IBOC, FULT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Eastern Bankshares'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.
Eastern Bankshares Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Eastern Bankshares's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Bankshares'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.
Eastern Bankshares (FRA:EB0) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.79 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Eastern Bankshares and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Bankshares ranks #91 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Eastern Bankshares' Buyback Yield % too high?
Eastern Bankshares' current Buyback Yield % of 2.79 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.49. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Eastern Bankshares' value of 2.79 is 548.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Bankshares ranks #91 out of 626 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Eastern Bankshares has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Bankshares' Buyback Yield % compare to SFBS and IBOC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Eastern Bankshares ranks #91 out of 626 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Eastern Bankshares in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.43. Eastern Bankshares' value of 2.79 is 548.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.49 vs. the industry median of 0.43, Eastern Bankshares 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 0.43, based on 626 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. Eastern Bankshares's current Buyback Yield % of 2.79 is 548.8% 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 Eastern Bankshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Bankshares's current Buyback Yield % is 2.79, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 1.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Bankshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Bankshares (FRA:EB0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.62, compared to a current price of €18.80 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.79, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 1.49 and 548.8% above the Banks industry median of 0.43. Eastern Bankshares' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Eastern Bankshares (FRA:EB0), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.79 as of Jul. 01, 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 Eastern Bankshares (FRA:EB0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Bankshares stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.80 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.62.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Bankshares to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EB0:
Buyback Yield %: 2.79 (87% above median its 10-year median of 1.49)
GF Value™: €24.62 vs. price of €18.80 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 548.8% above the Banks median (#91 of 626)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EB0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Bankshares Inc is a commercial bank that caters its products and services to retail, commercial, and small business customers. Its diversified products and services include lending, deposit, wealth management, and insurance products. The company has one operating segment: Banking business, which offers a range of banking, lending, savings, and small business offerings, and its wealth management and trust operations.
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