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KVH IndustriesKVHI -0.11%51 Buyback Yield % is 0.99 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 313% above its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates KVHI with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 115 Telecommunication Services companies, KVH Industries ranks better than 66.96% 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 KVH Industries'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.
KVHI vs KORE, CABO, CXDO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries Buyback Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, KVH Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KVH Industries'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.
KVH Industries (KVHI) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.99 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KVH Industries and its competitors. This is 313% above median its historical median of 0.24. According to the industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #38 out of 115 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is KVH Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
KVH Industries' current Buyback Yield % of 0.99 is 313% above median its 10-year median of 0.24. The Telecommunication Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. KVH Industries' value of 0.99 is 725% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #38 out of 115 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KVH Industries has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KVH Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to KORE and CABO?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, KVH Industries ranks #38 out of 115 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts KVH Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. KVH Industries' value of 0.99 is 725% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.12, KVH Industries 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.12, based on 115 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. KVH Industries's current Buyback Yield % of 0.99 is 725% 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 KVH Industries and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KVH Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 0.99, which is 313% above median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KVH Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries (KVHI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.00, compared to a current price of $9.26 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.99, which is 313% above median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 725% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.12. KVH Industries' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 KVH Industries (KVHI), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.99 as of Aug. 01, 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 KVH Industries (KVHI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KVH Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.26 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.00.
GuruFocus considers KVH Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KVHI:
Buyback Yield %: 0.99 (313% above median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: $6.00 vs. price of $9.26 (54.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 725% above the Telecommunication Services median (#38 of 115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KVHI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KVH Industries Inc provides integrated, end-to-end services, software, and hardware that support its customers' need for access to the Internet, VoIP, operations content, and entertainment services. It offers high-speed Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services via satellite and integrated 5G/LTE cellular communications to mobile users at sea and on land. The company also provides commercially licensed entertainment, including news, sports, music, and movies, to commercial and leisure customers in the maritime, hotel, and retail markets. It operates in several geographic areas, including internationally. Revenues are generated from international locations, mainly consisting of Singapore, Canada, South America, European Union and other European countries, and other regions.
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