Levi StraussLEVI +0.53%85 Buyback Yield % is 3.40 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 310% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates LEVI with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Levi Strauss ranks better than 89.39% 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 Levi Strauss'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, Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Levi Strauss's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Levi Strauss'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.
Levi Strauss (LEVI) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.40 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Levi Strauss and its competitors. This is 310% above median its historical median of 0.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #28 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Levi Strauss' Buyback Yield % too high?
Levi Strauss' current Buyback Yield % of 3.40 is 310% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Based on the distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #28 out of 264 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Levi Strauss has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Levi Strauss' Buyback Yield % compare to VFC and KTB?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Levi Strauss ranks #28 out of 264 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Levi Strauss in the top 11% 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 Levi Strauss and its competitors. Levi Strauss's current Buyback Yield % is 3.40, which is 310% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Levi Strauss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss (LEVI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.66, compared to a current price of $24.67 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.40, which is 310% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Levi Strauss' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.40 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 Levi Strauss (LEVI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Levi Strauss stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.67 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.66.
GuruFocus considers Levi Strauss to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LEVI:
Buyback Yield %: 3.40 (310% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $20.66 vs. price of $24.67 (19.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEVI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Levi Strauss & Co is involved in designing, marketing, and selling products that include jeans, casual and dresses pants, tops, shorts, skirts, jackets, footwear, and related accessories directly or through third parties and licensees for men, women, and children under Levi's, Dockers, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Denizen brands. The company manages its business according to three regional segments: the Americas, which is the key revenue driver; Europe; and Asia.
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