LGI HomesLGIH -3.70%68 Buyback Yield % is 1.17 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates LGIH with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Homebuilding & Construction companies, LGI Homes ranks worse than 58.7% 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 LGI Homes'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 Residential Construction subindustry, LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes Buyback Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, LGI Homes's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LGI Homes'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.
LGI Homes (LGIH) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.17 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on LGI Homes and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 0.47. According to the industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #27 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is LGI Homes' Buyback Yield % too high?
LGI Homes' current Buyback Yield % of 1.17 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.47. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.92. LGI Homes' value of 1.17 is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #27 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, LGI Homes has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LGI Homes' Buyback Yield % compare to DFH and HOV?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, LGI Homes ranks #27 out of 46 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places LGI Homes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.92. LGI Homes' value of 1.17 is 38.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 1.92, LGI Homes has consistently been below 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.92, based on 46 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. LGI Homes's current Buyback Yield % of 1.17 is 38.9% below 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 LGI Homes and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LGI Homes's current Buyback Yield % is 1.17, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LGI Homes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes (LGIH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.93, compared to a current price of $59.74 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.17, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 38.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.92. LGI Homes' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 12 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 LGI Homes (LGIH), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.17 as of Jul. 07, 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 LGI Homes (LGIH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LGI Homes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $59.74 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.93.
GuruFocus considers LGI Homes to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LGIH:
Buyback Yield %: 1.17 (149% above median its 10-year median of 0.47)
GF Value™: $70.93 vs. price of $59.74 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% below the Homebuilding & Construction median (#27 of 46)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LGIH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LGI Homes Inc is engaged in the design, construction, and sale of new homes in markets. The company's current product offerings include entry-level homes, including both detached homes and townhomes, and move-up homes sold, which are sold under the LGI Homes brand, and luxury series homes, which are sold under the Terrata Homes brand. It offers a set number of floor plans in each community with features that include upgrades, such as granite countertops, appliances, and ceramic tile flooring. The company has seven operating segments: West, Northwest, Central, Midwest, Florida, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic. The majority of the revenue is generated from the Central division segment.
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