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Distribution Solutions Group Buyback Yield % Chart
FRA:LW2 vs GIC, BXC, TITN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Distribution Solutions Group'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.
Distribution Solutions Group Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Distribution Solutions Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Distribution Solutions Group'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.
Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.83 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 0.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #27 out of 66 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Distribution Solutions Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Distribution Solutions Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.83 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. The Industrial Distribution industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 0.83 is 245.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #27 out of 66 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Distribution Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Distribution Solutions Group's Buyback Yield % compare to GIC and BXC?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Distribution Solutions Group ranks #27 out of 66 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Distribution Solutions Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.24. Distribution Solutions Group's value of 0.83 is 245.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Distribution Solutions Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.24, based on 66 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. Distribution Solutions Group's current Buyback Yield % of 0.83 is 245.8% 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 Distribution Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distribution Solutions Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.83, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distribution Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.83. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.05, compared to a current price of €29.40 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.83, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 245.8% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.24. Distribution Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 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 Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.83 as of Jul. 24, 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 Distribution Solutions Group (FRA:LW2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Distribution Solutions Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.40 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.05.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LW2:
Buyback Yield %: 0.83 (144% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: €28.05 vs. price of €29.40 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 245.8% above the Industrial Distribution median (#27 of 66)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Distribution Solutions Group Inc is a specialty distribution company providing value-added distribution solutions to the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industrial technology markets. The company operates through four reportable segments: Lawson, TestEquity, Gexpro Services and Canada Branch Division. Lawson distributes specialty products and services to the industrial, commercial, institutional and government MRO marketplace. TestEquity, which generates maximum revenue, distributes test and measurement equipment and solutions, industrial and electronic production supplies and vendor managed inventory programs. Gexpro Services is a supply chain solutions provider. The company generates majority of its revenue from United States.
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