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ZumiezFRA:ZM3 -1.18%72 Buyback Yield % is 5.73 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 8.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZM3 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Retail - Cyclical companies, Zumiez ranks better than 93.72% 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 Zumiez'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:ZM3 vs LE, JILL, CURV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Zumiez'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.
Zumiez Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Zumiez's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zumiez'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.
Zumiez (FRA:ZM3) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.73 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Zumiez and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 8.24. Over the past decade, Zumiez's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.79 to 53.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Zumiez ranks #26 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.3%.
Is Zumiez's Buyback Yield % too high?
Zumiez's current Buyback Yield % of 5.73 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 8.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 53.56. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.15. Zumiez's value of 5.73 is 3851.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zumiez ranks #26 out of 414 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zumiez has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zumiez's Buyback Yield % compare to LE and JILL?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Zumiez ranks #26 out of 414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Zumiez in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.15. Zumiez's value of 5.73 is 3851.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zumiez's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.79 to 53.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.24 vs. the industry median of 0.15, Zumiez 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.15, based on 414 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. Zumiez's current Buyback Yield % of 5.73 is 3851.7% 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 Zumiez and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zumiez's current Buyback Yield % is 5.73, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 8.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zumiez stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zumiez (FRA:ZM3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.09, compared to a current price of €16.70 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.73, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 8.24 and 3851.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.15. Zumiez's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Zumiez (FRA:ZM3), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.73 as of Aug. 01, 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 Zumiez (FRA:ZM3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zumiez stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €16.70 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.09.
GuruFocus considers Zumiez to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZM3:
Buyback Yield %: 5.73 (30% below median its 10-year median of 8.24)
GF Value™: €19.09 vs. price of €16.70 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3851.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#26 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zumiez Inc is a United States-based specialty retailer engaged in the sale of apparel, footwear, accessories, and hard goods. The company provides merchandise with cultural elements coming from fashion, music, art, action sports, streetwear, and other lifestyles. The company operates under the brands Zumiez, Fast Times, and Blue Tomato, and through both physical stores and websites. The majority of the company's stores are located in the U.S., with the rest in Canada, Australia, and Europe. The U.S. market contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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