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Solid StateLSE:SOLI 88 Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SOLI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Hardware companies, Solid State ranks better than 64.16% 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 Solid State'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:SOLI vs APH, GLW, TEL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Solid State'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.
Solid State Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Solid State's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid State'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.
Solid State (LSE:SOLI) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Solid State and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #262 out of 731 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Solid State's Buyback Yield % too high?
Solid State's current Buyback Yield % is 0.18. Based on the distribution chart, Solid State ranks #262 out of 731 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solid State has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid State's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #262 out of 731 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Solid State in the upper 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Solid State and its competitors. Solid State's current Buyback Yield % is 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid State stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State (LSE:SOLI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.30, compared to a current price of £1.95 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.18. Solid State's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Solid State (LSE:SOLI), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.18 as of Jul. 18, 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 Solid State (LSE:SOLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.95 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.30.
GuruFocus considers Solid State to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SOLI:
Buyback Yield %: 0.18
GF Value™: £2.30 vs. price of £1.95 (15.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SOLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid State PLC is engaged in the manufacturing as well as distribution of electronic components and materials. The company's operating segment includes divisions, which are Components and Systems. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Asia, North America, and the Rest of the World. The company generates revenue from products such as Computing, Communications, Power and Optoelectronics, and electronic components and modules.
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