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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.
LNZA vs ENGS, YDDL, QRHC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global Buyback Yield % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Buyback Yield % of -32.03 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #67 out of 77 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 87%.
Is LanzaTech Global's Buyback Yield % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Buyback Yield % is -32.03. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #67 out of 77 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Buyback Yield % compare to ENGS and YDDL?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #67 out of 77 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places LanzaTech Global in the lower half of its industry. 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 Waste Management company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Waste Management 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. LanzaTech Global's current Buyback Yield % is -32.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.34, compared to a current price of $5.54 — trading 91.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -32.03. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Buyback Yield % is -32.03 as of Jul. 23, 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.54 is trading 91.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $64.34.
GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LNZA:
Buyback Yield %: -32.03
GF Value™: $64.34 vs. price of $5.54 (91.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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