BlackBerryFRA:RI1 -4.10%57 Buyback Yield % is 0.84 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RI1 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Software companies, BlackBerry ranks better than 69.47% 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 BlackBerry'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:RI1 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, BlackBerry'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.
BlackBerry Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, BlackBerry's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackBerry'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.
BlackBerry (FRA:RI1) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.84 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on BlackBerry and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #399 out of 1307 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is BlackBerry's Buyback Yield % too high?
BlackBerry's current Buyback Yield % is 0.84. Based on the distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #399 out of 1307 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackBerry has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackBerry's Buyback Yield % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, BlackBerry ranks #399 out of 1307 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts BlackBerry in the upper half of its industry. 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 BlackBerry and its competitors. BlackBerry's current Buyback Yield % is 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackBerry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry (FRA:RI1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.34, compared to a current price of €9.58 — trading 186.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.84. BlackBerry's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 BlackBerry (FRA:RI1), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.84 as of Jul. 11, 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 BlackBerry (FRA:RI1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackBerry stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.58 is trading 186.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.34.
GuruFocus considers BlackBerry to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RI1:
Buyback Yield %: 0.84
GF Value™: €3.34 vs. price of €9.58 (186.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackBerry, once known for being the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, is now exclusively a software provider with a stated goal of end-to-end secure communications for enterprises. The firm provides endpoint management and other secure communications software to enterprises, specializing in regulated industries like government and financial institutions. BlackBerry also has a sizable embedded software business primarily serving the automotive market, with some exposure to the industrial market.
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