Friedman Industries Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friedman Industries'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.
For the Steel subindustry, Friedman Industries'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.
Friedman Industries Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Friedman Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friedman Industries'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.
Friedman Industries (FRD) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Friedman Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Friedman Industries' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #999999 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Friedman Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
Friedman Industries' current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.01. Based on the distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #999999 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Friedman Industries has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friedman Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to INHD and MSB?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Friedman Industries ranks #999999 out of 158 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Friedman Industries in the lower half of its industry. Historically, Friedman Industries' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.01 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 Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel 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 Friedman Industries and its competitors. Friedman Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friedman Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries (FRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.23, compared to a current price of $33.62 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Friedman Industries' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Friedman Industries (FRD), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 02, 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 Friedman Industries (FRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friedman Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.62 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.23.
GuruFocus considers Friedman Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRD:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $22.23 vs. price of $33.62 (51.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Friedman Industries Inc is a manufacturer and processor of metals and operates in two reportable segments: flat-roll products and tubular products. The flat-roll product segment consists of flat-roll processing facilities located in Hickman, Arkansas; Decatur, Alabama; Miami, Florida; East Chicago, Indiana; Granite City, Illinois and Sinton, Texas and a flat-roll distribution facility located in Orlando, Florida. The tubular product segment consists of the Company's Texas Tubular Products division (TTP) located in Lone Star, Texas. TTP operates two electric resistance welded pipe mills with a combined outside diameter (OD). Its products are flat-roll products and tubular products.
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