GOCOQ (GoHealth) Buyback Yield %: 78.68 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 5952% Above Median

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GOCOQ GoHealth Inc GOCOQ
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What is GoHealth Buyback Yield %?

GoHealth GOCOQ 38 Buyback Yield % is 78.68 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 5952% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates GOCOQ with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Insurance companies, GoHealth ranks better than 99.49% 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.

GoHealth's current buyback yield was 78.68%.


GoHealth Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GoHealth'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.

GoHealth Buyback Yield % Chart

GoHealth Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.37 1.78 1.10 15.00

GoHealth Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.07 8.36 6.67 15.00 18.05

GOCOQ vs ZBAO, EZRA, TIRXF: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, GoHealth'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.


GoHealth Buyback Yield % vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, GoHealth's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GoHealth's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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GoHealth Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

GoHealth's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-5.221 + 0) / 34.81065
=15.00%

GoHealth's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-4.424 + 0) / 24.5073
=18.05%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 78.68 mean?
GoHealth (GOCOQ) has a Buyback Yield % of 78.68 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GoHealth and its competitors. This is 5952% above median its historical median of 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, GoHealth ranks #1 out of 197 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is GoHealth's Buyback Yield % too high?
GoHealth's current Buyback Yield % of 78.68 is 5952% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. The Insurance industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.50. GoHealth's value of 78.68 is 5145.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GoHealth ranks #1 out of 197 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GoHealth has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GoHealth's Buyback Yield % compare to ZBAO and EZRA?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, GoHealth ranks #1 out of 197 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places GoHealth in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.50. GoHealth's value of 78.68 is 5145.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 1.50, GoHealth 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 an Insurance company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Insurance companies is 1.50, based on 197 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. GoHealth's current Buyback Yield % of 78.68 is 5145.3% 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 GoHealth and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GoHealth's current Buyback Yield % is 78.68, which is 5952% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GoHealth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GoHealth (GOCOQ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.56, compared to a current price of $0.34 — trading 78.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 78.68, which is 5952% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 5145.3% above the Insurance industry median of 1.50. GoHealth's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 10 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 GoHealth (GOCOQ), the current Buyback Yield % is 78.68 as of Aug. 20, 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 GoHealth (GOCOQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GoHealth stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.34 is trading 78.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.56. GuruFocus considers GoHealth to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for GOCOQ:

  • Buyback Yield %: 78.68 (5952% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
  • GF Value™: $1.56 vs. price of $0.34 (78.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5145.3% above the Insurance median (#1 of 197)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GOCOQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GoHealth Business Description

Address 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1750, Chicago, IL, USA, 60654
GoHealth Inc is a health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company whose purpose is to compassionately ensure consumers' peace of mind when making healthcare decisions, so it can focus on living life. It offers Medicare plans, including, but not limited to, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and prescription drug plans. The proprietary technology platform integrates artificial intelligence and modern machine-learning algorithms, powered by over two decades of insurance purchasing behavior, to reimagine the process of matching a health plan to a consumer's specific needs.
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