ForterraFTTRF 81 Buyback Yield % is 0.25 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 0.48. GuruFocus rates FTTRF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 84 Building Materials companies, Forterra ranks better than 53.57% 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 Forterra'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.
FTTRF vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Forterra'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.
Forterra Buyback Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Forterra's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forterra'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.
Forterra (FTTRF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.25 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Forterra and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Forterra ranks #39 out of 84 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Forterra's Buyback Yield % too high?
Forterra's current Buyback Yield % of 0.25 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.48. The Building Materials industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Forterra's value of 0.25 is 127.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forterra ranks #39 out of 84 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forterra has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forterra's Buyback Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Forterra ranks #39 out of 84 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Forterra in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Forterra's value of 0.25 is 127.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.11, Forterra 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 Building Materials company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Building Materials companies is 0.11, based on 84 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. Forterra's current Buyback Yield % of 0.25 is 127.3% 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 Forterra and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forterra's current Buyback Yield % is 0.25, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forterra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forterra (FTTRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.37, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.25, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 127.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.11. Forterra's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Forterra (FTTRF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.25 as of Jul. 07, 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 Forterra (FTTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forterra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.37.
GuruFocus considers Forterra to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FTTRF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.25 (48% below median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: $2.37 vs. price of $2.00 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127.3% above the Building Materials median (#39 of 84)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FTTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forterra PLC operates in the construction industry. The company, with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells bricks, dense and lightweight blocks, precast concrete, concrete block paving, and other complementary building products. The company operates in three segments based on its products: Bricks, Blocks, and Bespoke Products. The bricks and blocks together account for the majority of its revenue. The Bespoke Products range comprises precast concrete, concrete block paving, chimney, and roofing solutions.
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