Drax GroupLSE:DRX -0.40%69 Buyback Yield % is 8.49 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DRX with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Drax Group ranks better than 97.58% 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 Drax Group'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Drax Group'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.
Drax Group Buyback Yield % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Drax Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Drax Group'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.
Drax Group (LSE:DRX) has a Buyback Yield % of 8.49 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Drax Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Drax Group ranks #3 out of 124 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Drax Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Drax Group's current Buyback Yield % is 8.49. Based on the distribution chart, Drax Group ranks #3 out of 124 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Drax Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Drax Group's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Drax Group ranks #3 out of 124 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Drax Group in the top 2% 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Drax Group and its competitors. Drax Group's current Buyback Yield % is 8.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drax Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drax Group (LSE:DRX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.25, compared to a current price of £7.56 — trading 44% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 8.49. Drax Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Drax Group (LSE:DRX), the current Buyback Yield % is 8.49 as of Jul. 13, 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 Drax Group (LSE:DRX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Drax Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £7.56 is trading 44% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.25.
GuruFocus considers Drax Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DRX:
Buyback Yield %: 8.49
GF Value™: £5.25 vs. price of £7.56 (44% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DRX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Drax Group PLC is a UK-based renewable energy company engaged in renewable power generation, the production of sustainable biomass and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses. It operates a generation portfolio of sustainable biomass, hydro-electric, and pumped hydro storage assets across four sites in England and Scotland. The company also operates a bioenergy supply business with manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada, producing compressed wood pellets for its own use and for customers in Europe and Asia. Its segments include Pellet Production, Generation, and Customers. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Customers segment which sells renewable electricity to industrial and commercial customers in the United Kingdom.
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