Ralph LaurenFRA:PRL -1.15%85 Buyback Yield % is 2.63 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 3.86. GuruFocus rates FRA:PRL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €231.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Ralph Lauren ranks better than 87.12% 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.
The historical data trend for Ralph Lauren'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:PRL vs LEVI, VFC, KTB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ralph Lauren's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ralph Lauren'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.
Ralph Lauren (FRA:PRL) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.63 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ralph Lauren and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 3.86. Over the past decade, Ralph Lauren's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.19 to 15.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #34 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Ralph Lauren's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ralph Lauren's current Buyback Yield % of 2.63 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 15.45. Based on the distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #34 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ralph Lauren has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ralph Lauren's Buyback Yield % compare to LEVI and VFC?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Ralph Lauren ranks #34 out of 264 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ralph Lauren in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Ralph Lauren's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.19 to 15.45 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry context. 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 Ralph Lauren and its competitors. Ralph Lauren's current Buyback Yield % is 2.63, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 3.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ralph Lauren stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren (FRA:PRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €231.77, compared to a current price of €344.90 — trading 48.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.63, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 3.86. Ralph Lauren's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Ralph Lauren (FRA:PRL), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.63 as of Jul. 03, 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 Ralph Lauren (FRA:PRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ralph Lauren stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €344.90 is trading 48.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €231.77.
GuruFocus considers Ralph Lauren to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PRL:
Buyback Yield %: 2.63 (32% below median its 10-year median of 3.86)
GF Value™: €231.77 vs. price of €344.90 (48.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded by designer Ralph Lauren (current executive chairman and chief creative officer) in 1967 in New York City, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle merchandise in North America (41% of fiscal 2026 sales), Europe (31%), and Asia (26%). Best known for its iconic polo shirts, its products also include other types of apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, handbags, home goods, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Lauren Ralph Lauren. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (department stores and specialty stores), retail (company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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