IOVA (Iovance Biotherapeutics) Buyback Yield %: -13.58 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


IOVA Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc IOVA
44 GF Score
Price $4.24
GF Value $18.84
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Iovance Biotherapeutics Buyback Yield %?

Iovance Biotherapeutics IOVA +0.36% 44 Buyback Yield % is -13.58 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates IOVA with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 742 Biotechnology companies, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks worse than 58.09% 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.

Iovance Biotherapeutics's current buyback yield was -13.58%.


Iovance Biotherapeutics Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Iovance Biotherapeutics Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.

Iovance Biotherapeutics Buyback Yield % Chart

Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 -6.78 -15.79 -22.25 -17.59 -27.24

Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 -31.33 -35.63 -29.95 -27.24 -16.64

IOVA vs SNDX, GLUE, TYRA: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.


Iovance Biotherapeutics Buyback Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Iovance Biotherapeutics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Iovance Biotherapeutics Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Iovance Biotherapeutics'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
=- (0 + 306.307) / 1124.59074
=-27.24%

Iovance Biotherapeutics'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
=- (0 + 255.877) / 1537.75557
=-16.64%

* 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 -13.58 mean?
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) has a Buyback Yield % of -13.58 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #431 out of 742 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Iovance Biotherapeutics' current Buyback Yield % is -13.58. Based on the distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #431 out of 742 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iovance Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iovance Biotherapeutics' Buyback Yield % compare to SNDX and GLUE?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #431 out of 742 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Iovance Biotherapeutics in the lower half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Iovance Biotherapeutics's current Buyback Yield % is -13.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.84, compared to a current price of $4.24 — trading 77.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -13.58. Iovance Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), the current Buyback Yield % is -13.58 as of Jun. 30, 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.24 is trading 77.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.84. GuruFocus considers Iovance Biotherapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IOVA:

  • Buyback Yield %: -13.58
  • GF Value™: $18.84 vs. price of $4.24 (77.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Iovance Biotherapeutics Business Description

Address 825 Industrial Road, Suite 100, San Carlos, CA, USA, 94070
Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the human immune system's ability to recognize and destroy diverse cancer cells using therapies personalized for each patient. The company is preparing for potential U.S. regulatory approvals and commercialization of the first autologous T-cell therapy to address a solid tumor cancer. It operates in one segment, focusing on innovating, developing, and commercializing therapies using its autologous TIL cell therapies for patients with solid tumor cancers. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World.
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