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WSFS FinancialFRA:WF4 -1.41%74 Buyback Yield % is 7.49 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:WF4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 592 Banks companies, WSFS Financial ranks better than 97.3% 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 WSFS Financial'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:WF4 vs INDB, RNST, CATY: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, WSFS Financial'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.
WSFS Financial Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, WSFS Financial's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WSFS Financial'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.
WSFS Financial (FRA:WF4) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.49 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WSFS Financial and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, WSFS Financial's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 9.95. According to the industry distribution chart, WSFS Financial ranks #16 out of 592 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is WSFS Financial's Buyback Yield % too high?
WSFS Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 7.49 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 9.95. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.50. WSFS Financial's value of 7.49 is 1398% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WSFS Financial ranks #16 out of 592 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WSFS Financial has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WSFS Financial's Buyback Yield % compare to INDB and RNST?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, WSFS Financial ranks #16 out of 592 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places WSFS Financial in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.50. WSFS Financial's value of 7.49 is 1398% above this benchmark. Historically, WSFS Financial's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 9.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 0.50, WSFS Financial 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 a Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.50, based on 592 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. WSFS Financial's current Buyback Yield % of 7.49 is 1398% 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 WSFS Financial and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WSFS Financial's current Buyback Yield % is 7.49, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WSFS Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSFS Financial (FRA:WF4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.83, compared to a current price of €70.00 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.49, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 1398% above the Banks industry median of 0.50. WSFS Financial's 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 WSFS Financial (FRA:WF4), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.49 as of Aug. 08, 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 WSFS Financial (FRA:WF4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WSFS Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €70.00 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.83.
GuruFocus considers WSFS Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WF4:
Buyback Yield %: 7.49 (143% above median its 10-year median of 3.08)
GF Value™: €50.83 vs. price of €70.00 (37.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1398% above the Banks median (#16 of 592)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WF4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WSFS Financial Corp is a savings and loan holding company. The company operates in three segments: the WSFS Bank segment provides loans and leases, and other financial products to commercial and consumer customers; the Cash Connect segment provides ATM vault cash, smart safe, and other cash logistics services; and the Wealth and Trust segment provides a broad array of planning and advisory services, investment management, trust services, and credit and deposit products to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The majority of revenue is generated from the WSFS Bank segment.
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