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VAALCO EnergyLSE:EGY +1.23%76 Buyback Yield % is 0.09 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:EGY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Oil & Gas companies, VAALCO Energy ranks better than 54.89% 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 VAALCO Energy'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.
LSE:EGY vs SD, WTI, ZNOG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VAALCO Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAALCO Energy'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.
VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.09 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on VAALCO Energy and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #189 out of 419 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is VAALCO Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
VAALCO Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 0.09 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. VAALCO Energy's value of 0.09 is 800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #189 out of 419 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, VAALCO Energy has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAALCO Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to SD and WTI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VAALCO Energy ranks #189 out of 419 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts VAALCO Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. VAALCO Energy's value of 0.09 is 800% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.01, VAALCO Energy 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 419 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. VAALCO Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 0.09 is 800% 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 VAALCO Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAALCO Energy's current Buyback Yield % is 0.09, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAALCO Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.71, compared to a current price of £4.10 — trading 51.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.09, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 800% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. VAALCO Energy's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.09 as of Jul. 25, 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 VAALCO Energy (LSE:EGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAALCO Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.10 is trading 51.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.71.
GuruFocus considers VAALCO Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:EGY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.09 (47% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: £2.71 vs. price of £4.10 (51.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 800% above the Oil & Gas median (#189 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:EGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VAALCO Energy Inc is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). It has a diversified, African-focused portfolio of production, development, and exploration assets located in Gabon, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria, which are also considered its reportable operating segments. Maximum revenue is generated from the Gabon segment, which holds working interest in and operates the Etame Marin block, located offshore Gabon. The company derives all of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids sales.
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