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Fortitude GoldFTCO +0.02%54 Buyback Yield % is -9.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FTCO with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,414 Metals & Mining companies, Fortitude Gold ranks better than 63.15% 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 Fortitude Gold'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.
FTCO vs BSAI, PZG, NAMM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Fortitude Gold'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.
Fortitude Gold Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Fortitude Gold's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortitude Gold'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.
Fortitude Gold (FTCO) has a Buyback Yield % of -9.01 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Fortitude Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #521 out of 1414 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Fortitude Gold's Buyback Yield % too high?
Fortitude Gold's current Buyback Yield % is -9.01. Based on the distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #521 out of 1414 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fortitude Gold has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortitude Gold's Buyback Yield % compare to BSAI and PZG?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Fortitude Gold ranks #521 out of 1414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Fortitude Gold 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 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 Fortitude Gold and its competitors. Fortitude Gold's current Buyback Yield % is -9.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortitude Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortitude Gold (FTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.28, compared to a current price of $4.75 — trading 271.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -9.01. Fortitude Gold's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Fortitude Gold (FTCO), the current Buyback Yield % is -9.01 as of Jul. 15, 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 Fortitude Gold (FTCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortitude Gold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.75 is trading 271.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.28.
GuruFocus considers Fortitude Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FTCO:
Buyback Yield %: -9.01
GF Value™: $1.28 vs. price of $4.75 (271.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortitude Gold Corp is a mineral exploration and evaluation company. It mainly explores gold and silver. The company has one reportable operating segment, mining operations, which produces gold for sale to its customers. It is focused on developing the Isabella Pearl project, Golden Mile property, East Camp Douglas property, Mina Gold property, and County Line property.
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