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Dolby LaboratoriesFRA:FUO +0.86%73 Buyback Yield % is 4.50 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 138% above its 10-year median of 1.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:FUO with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €72.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 432 Business Services companies, Dolby Laboratories ranks better than 90.05% 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.
Dolby Laboratories Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories'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:FUO vs AMTM, UNF, AZZ: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Dolby Laboratories'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.
Dolby Laboratories Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dolby Laboratories'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.
Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.50 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. This is 138% above median its historical median of 1.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #43 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Dolby Laboratories' Buyback Yield % too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current Buyback Yield % of 4.50 is 138% above median its 10-year median of 1.89. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Dolby Laboratories' value of 4.50 is 5900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #43 out of 432 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' Buyback Yield % compare to AMTM and UNF?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #43 out of 432 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Dolby Laboratories in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Dolby Laboratories' value of 4.50 is 5900% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.89 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Dolby Laboratories 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.08, based on 432 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. Dolby Laboratories's current Buyback Yield % of 4.50 is 5900% 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 Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolby Laboratories's current Buyback Yield % is 4.50, which is 138% 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 Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €72.67, compared to a current price of €42.44 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.50, which is 138% above median its 10-year median of 1.89 and 5900% above the Business Services industry median of 0.08. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.50 as of Jul. 17, 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 Dolby Laboratories (FRA:FUO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €42.44 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €72.67.
GuruFocus considers Dolby Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FUO:
Buyback Yield %: 4.50 (138% above median its 10-year median of 1.89)
GF Value™: €72.67 vs. price of €42.44 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5900% above the Business Services median (#43 of 432)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FUO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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