Genie EnergyGNE -1.03%68 Buyback Yield % is 1.77 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 1.14. GuruFocus rates GNE with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 132 Utilities - Regulated companies, Genie Energy ranks better than 89.39% 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 Genie Energy'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.
GNE vs NKLR, IMSR, SUME: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Genie Energy'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.
Genie Energy Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Genie Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genie Energy'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.
Genie Energy (GNE) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.77 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Genie Energy and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 1.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Genie Energy ranks #14 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Genie Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Genie Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 1.77 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Based on the distribution chart, Genie Energy ranks #14 out of 132 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Genie Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genie Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to NKLR and IMSR?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Genie Energy ranks #14 out of 132 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Genie Energy in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Genie Energy and its competitors. Genie Energy's current Buyback Yield % is 1.77, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 1.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genie Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genie Energy (GNE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.45, compared to a current price of $14.47 — trading 21.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.77, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 1.14. Genie Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Genie Energy (GNE), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.77 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 Genie Energy (GNE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genie Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.47 is trading 21.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.45.
GuruFocus considers Genie Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GNE:
Buyback Yield %: 1.77 (55% above median its 10-year median of 1.14)
GF Value™: $18.45 vs. price of $14.47 (21.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GNE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genie Energy Ltd, through its subsidiaries, operates as a retail energy provider. It serves two reportable business segments: Genie retail energy, or GRE, and Genie renewables. The Genie retail energy segment resells energy to residential and commercial consumers in the Eastern and Midwestern United States through its portfolio of various retail energy providers. The Genie renewables segment holds controlling interests in various companies engaged in the manufacturing of solar panels, solar installation design, and solar energy project management. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Genie retail energy segment.
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