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Hydrofarm Holdings GroupHYFM -3.17%36 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates HYFM with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 52 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks worse than 1923075% 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.
* 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.
HYFM vs HCAI, NMHI, GP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Buyback Yield % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrofarm Holdings Group'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.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 52 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 52 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydrofarm Holdings Group's Buyback Yield % compare to HCAI and NMHI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hydrofarm Holdings Group ranks #999999 out of 52 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hydrofarm Holdings Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 0.02, based on 52 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. 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 69% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Hydrofarm Holdings Group's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 69% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45.
GuruFocus considers Hydrofarm Holdings Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HYFM:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $1.07 (69% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group Inc is an independent manufacturer and distributor of branded hydroponics equipment and supplies for controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including grow lights, climate control solutions, grow media, nutrients, and other products. Hydroponics involves growing plants in soilless media, often using artificial lighting in controlled indoor or greenhouse environments. Its products are used to cultivate cannabis, flowers, fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, enabling control over key factors such as temperature, humidity, light, nutrients, and pH. Its product portfolio spans lighting, grow media (i.e., premium soils and soil alternatives), nutrients, equipment, and supplies. The United States generates maximum revenue.
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