Kodiak Gas ServicesKGS +3.12%47 Buyback Yield % is 1.46 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates KGS with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Oil & Gas companies, Kodiak Gas Services ranks better than 76.19% 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.
Kodiak Gas Services Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kodiak Gas Services'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.
KGS vs AROC, NOV, WFRD: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Kodiak Gas Services'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.
Kodiak Gas Services Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Kodiak Gas Services's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kodiak Gas Services'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.
Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.46 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kodiak Gas Services and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #100 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Kodiak Gas Services' Buyback Yield % too high?
Kodiak Gas Services' current Buyback Yield % of 1.46 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Kodiak Gas Services' value of 1.46 is 14500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #100 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kodiak Gas Services has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kodiak Gas Services' Buyback Yield % compare to AROC and NOV?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Kodiak Gas Services ranks #100 out of 420 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kodiak Gas Services in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Kodiak Gas Services' value of 1.46 is 14500% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.69 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Kodiak Gas Services has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 420 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. Kodiak Gas Services's current Buyback Yield % of 1.46 is 14500% above the industry median. 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 Kodiak Gas Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kodiak Gas Services's current Buyback Yield % is 1.46, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kodiak Gas Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.23, compared to a current price of $76.27 — trading 104.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.46, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 1.69 and 14500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Kodiak Gas Services' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Kodiak Gas Services (KGS), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.46 as of Jun. 29, 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 Kodiak Gas Services (KGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kodiak Gas Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $76.27 is trading 104.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.23.
GuruFocus considers Kodiak Gas Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KGS:
Buyback Yield %: 1.46 (14% below median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: $37.23 vs. price of $76.27 (104.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14500% above the Oil & Gas median (#100 of 420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kodiak Gas Services Inc is an operator of contract compression infrastructure in the United States. The company manages its business through two operating segments: Contract Services and Other Services. Contract Services consists of operating company-owned and customer-owned compression, gas treating, and cooling infrastructure, pursuant to fixed-revenue contracts to enable the production and gathering of natural gas and oil. Other Services consist of a full range of contract services to support the ancillary needs of customers, including station construction, maintenance and overhaul, freight and crane charges, and other time and material-based offerings. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Contract Services segment.
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