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Highwoods Properties Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Highwoods Properties Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Highwoods Properties'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:HQS vs SLG, CDP, KRC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Highwoods Properties'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.
Highwoods Properties Buyback Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Highwoods Properties's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highwoods Properties'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.
Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) has a Buyback Yield % of -1.64 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Highwoods Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #224 out of 346 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Highwoods Properties' Buyback Yield % too high?
Highwoods Properties' current Buyback Yield % is -1.64. Based on the distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #224 out of 346 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Highwoods Properties has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwoods Properties' Buyback Yield % compare to SLG and CDP?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Highwoods Properties ranks #224 out of 346 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Highwoods Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. 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 REITs company?
The median Buyback Yield % among REITs companies is 0.03, based on 346 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 Highwoods Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Highwoods Properties's current Buyback Yield % is -1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highwoods Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.15, compared to a current price of €29.60 — trading 27.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -1.64. Highwoods Properties' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 13 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 Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS), the current Buyback Yield % is -1.64 as of Jul. 29, 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 Highwoods Properties (FRA:HQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwoods Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.60 is trading 27.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.15.
GuruFocus considers Highwoods Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HQS:
Buyback Yield %: -1.64
GF Value™: €23.15 vs. price of €29.60 (27.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highwoods Properties Inc is a fully integrated office REIT that owns, develops, acquires, leases, and manages office properties mainly in the best business districts of Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, Richmond, and Tampa. Its principal business is the operation, acquisition, and development of rental office properties, with no material inter-segment transactions. The Company evaluates performance by geographic location, and the operating results by geographic grouping are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. The core portfolio consists mainly of office properties in its key markets, with the majority of revenue derived from its Raleigh properties.
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