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Kontoor BrandsKTB -2.53%79 Buyback Yield % is 1.50 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 1.17. GuruFocus rates KTB with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $72.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 260 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Kontoor Brands ranks better than 83.08% 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.
The historical data trend for Kontoor Brands'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.
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Kontoor Brands'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.
Kontoor Brands Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kontoor Brands's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kontoor Brands'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.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.50 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kontoor Brands and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 1.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #44 out of 260 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Kontoor Brands' Buyback Yield % too high?
Kontoor Brands' current Buyback Yield % of 1.50 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. Based on the distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #44 out of 260 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kontoor Brands has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kontoor Brands' Buyback Yield % compare to ZGN and PVH?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Kontoor Brands ranks #44 out of 260 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kontoor Brands 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Kontoor Brands and its competitors. Kontoor Brands's current Buyback Yield % is 1.50, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 1.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kontoor Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands (KTB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.91, compared to a current price of $85.57 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.50, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 1.17. Kontoor Brands' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.50 as of Jul. 18, 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 Kontoor Brands (KTB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kontoor Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.57 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $72.91.
GuruFocus considers Kontoor Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KTB:
Buyback Yield %: 1.50 (28% above median its 10-year median of 1.17)
GF Value™: $72.91 vs. price of $85.57 (17.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KTB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kontoor Brands Inc is a lifestyle apparel company. It designs, manufactures, procures, sells, and licenses apparel, footwear, and accessories, mainly under the brand names Wrangler, Lee, Helly Hansen, and a few other brands. The company also licenses the use of its brands in certain regions. Its products are sold through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels in the United States (its key revenue-generating market) and internationally, mainly in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Non-U.S. Americas regions. The company's three reportable segments are Wrangler, Lee, and Helly Hansen. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Wrangler segment, which offers denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories through Wrangler and various sub-brands.
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