Kimball ElectronicsKE -2.34%80 Buyback Yield % is 2.09 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates KE with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 779 Industrial Products companies, Kimball Electronics ranks better than 85.11% 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.
Kimball Electronics Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kimball Electronics'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.
KE vs ADSE, LTBR, RFIL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kimball Electronics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kimball Electronics'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.
Kimball Electronics (KE) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.09 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kimball Electronics and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 2.54. Over the past decade, Kimball Electronics' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.52 to 6.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #116 out of 779 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Kimball Electronics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Kimball Electronics' current Buyback Yield % of 2.09 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 6.74. Based on the distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #116 out of 779 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kimball Electronics has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kimball Electronics' Buyback Yield % compare to ADSE and LTBR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kimball Electronics ranks #116 out of 779 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kimball Electronics in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Kimball Electronics' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.52 to 6.74 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kimball Electronics and its competitors. Kimball Electronics's current Buyback Yield % is 2.09, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kimball Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimball Electronics (KE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.92, compared to a current price of $25.11 — trading 32.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.09, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 2.54. Kimball Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 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 Kimball Electronics (KE), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.09 as of Jul. 04, 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 Kimball Electronics (KE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kimball Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.11 is trading 32.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.92.
GuruFocus considers Kimball Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KE:
Buyback Yield %: 2.09 (18% below median its 10-year median of 2.54)
GF Value™: $18.92 vs. price of $25.11 (32.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kimball Electronics Inc is a contract electronic manufacturing services company. The company is engaged in producing durable electronics for the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. The company's engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services utilize common production and support capabilities. It is also engaged in producing safety-critical electronic assemblies for its automotive customers. Geographically, it has business units located in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, and Thailand. The company derives maximum revenue from Mexico.
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