IOBCF (Ion Beam Applications) Buyback Yield %: 1.28 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


IOBCF Ion Beam Applications SA IOBCF
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Price $19.00
GF Value $18.71
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ion Beam Applications Buyback Yield %?

Ion Beam Applications IOBCF +0.51% 83 Buyback Yield % is 1.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ion Beam Applications ranks better than 82.95% 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.

Ion Beam Applications's current buyback yield was 1.28%.


Ion Beam Applications Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ion Beam Applications'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.

Ion Beam Applications Buyback Yield % Chart

Ion Beam Applications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.32 1.08 -0.03 -0.37 1.60

Ion Beam Applications Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -0.03 -0.16 -0.36 1.73 1.62

IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.


Ion Beam Applications Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Ion Beam Applications Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Ion Beam Applications'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
=- (-7.179 + 0) / 448.25066
=1.60%

Ion Beam Applications's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-7.179 + 0) / 448.25066
=1.60%

* 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 1.28 mean?
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.28 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #59 out of 346 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Buyback Yield % too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Buyback Yield % is 1.28. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #59 out of 346 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Buyback Yield % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #59 out of 346 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ion Beam Applications in the top 17% 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. Ion Beam Applications's current Buyback Yield % is 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $19.00 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.28. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.28 as of Jun. 26, 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.00 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71. GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for IOBCF:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.28
  • GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $19.00 (1.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Ion Beam Applications Business Description

Address Chemin du Cyclotron, 3, Louvain-La-Neuve, BEL, B-1348
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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