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Foraco InternationalFRACF +0.99%72 Buyback Yield % is 1.01 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates FRACF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,415 Metals & Mining companies, Foraco International ranks better than 97.46% 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.
Foraco International Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Foraco International Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foraco International'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.
Foraco International Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Foraco International'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.
Foraco International Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Foraco International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foraco International'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.
Foraco International (FRACF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.01 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Foraco International and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Foraco International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #36 out of 1415 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Foraco International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Foraco International's current Buyback Yield % of 1.01 is 153% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 1.11. Based on the distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #36 out of 1415 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foraco International has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foraco International's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Foraco International ranks #36 out of 1415 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Foraco International in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Foraco International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 1.11 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Foraco International and its competitors. Foraco International's current Buyback Yield % is 1.01, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foraco International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International (FRACF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.51, compared to a current price of $1.64 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.01, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Foraco International'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 Foraco International (FRACF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.01 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 Foraco International (FRACF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foraco International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.64 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.51.
GuruFocus considers Foraco International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRACF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.01 (153% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $1.51 vs. price of $1.64 (8.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRACF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foraco International SA is the business of providing mineral and water drilling services and hydraulic drilling. It specializes in drilling in harsh environments and isolated locations including desert and mountainous regions. The principal sources of revenue consist of drilling contracts for companies involved in mining and water exploration. The group has its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America and the Asia Pacific. The company has two operating segments: Mining segment, which derives maximum revenue, encompasses drilling services for mining companies, including exploration, development, and production drilling; and Water segment provides water-related drilling services, such as water well drilling and environmental services.
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