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The historical data trend for Ingles Markets'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:IN3A vs WMK, GO, NGVC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ingles Markets's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ingles Markets'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.
Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ingles Markets and its competitors. Over the past decade, Ingles Markets' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 6.38 to 6.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #999999 out of 99 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Is Ingles Markets' Buyback Yield % too high?
Ingles Markets' current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.38 to a high of 6.38. Based on the distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #999999 out of 99 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ingles Markets has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ingles Markets' Buyback Yield % compare to WMK and GO?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Ingles Markets ranks #999999 out of 99 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ingles Markets in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.35. Historically, Ingles Markets' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 6.38 to 6.38 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.35, based on 99 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 Ingles Markets and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ingles Markets's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ingles Markets stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.26, compared to a current price of €76.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Ingles Markets' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 15, 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 Ingles Markets (FRA:IN3A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ingles Markets stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €76.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.26.
GuruFocus considers Ingles Markets to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IN3A:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: €61.26 vs. price of €76.00 (24.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IN3A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ingles Markets Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in operating a supermarket chain. The company operates the business in the southeast United States, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with a few stores in Virginia and Alabama as well. The company locates its stores majorly in suburban areas, small towns, and neighborhood areas. It offers a broad range of goods, including food products, pharmacies, health and beauty care products, and general merchandise. The retail business contributes the majority of the company's revenue. The company's real estate ownership of a material portion of total stores enables it to generate rental income.
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