HCA HealthcareHCA -0.59%87 Buyback Yield % is 10.06 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 6.67. GuruFocus rates HCA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $453.00 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, HCA Healthcare ranks better than 97.83% 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 HCA Healthcare'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 Medical Care Facilities subindustry, HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare Buyback Yield % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, HCA Healthcare's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCA Healthcare'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.
HCA Healthcare (HCA) has a Buyback Yield % of 10.06 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on HCA Healthcare and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 6.67. Over the past decade, HCA Healthcare's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.79 to 19.04. According to the industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #6 out of 276 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is HCA Healthcare's Buyback Yield % too high?
HCA Healthcare's current Buyback Yield % of 10.06 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 6.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 19.04. Based on the distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #6 out of 276 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HCA Healthcare has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCA Healthcare's Buyback Yield % compare to THC and DVA?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, HCA Healthcare ranks #6 out of 276 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places HCA Healthcare in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, HCA Healthcare's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.79 to 19.04 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 HCA Healthcare and its competitors. HCA Healthcare's current Buyback Yield % is 10.06, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 6.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCA Healthcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare (HCA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $453.00, compared to a current price of $406.59 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 10.06, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 6.67. HCA Healthcare's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA), the current Buyback Yield % is 10.06 as of Jul. 11, 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 HCA Healthcare (HCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCA Healthcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $406.59 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $453.00.
GuruFocus considers HCA Healthcare to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCA:
Buyback Yield %: 10.06 (51% above median its 10-year median of 6.67)
GF Value™: $453.00 vs. price of $406.59 (10.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCA Healthcare is a Nashville-based healthcare provider organization operating the largest collection of acute-care hospitals in the United States. As of December 2025, the firm owned and operated 190 hospitals and over 2,500 outpatient facillities across 19 states and a small foothold in the United Kingdom.
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