Landstar SystemLSTR -0.43%79 Buyback Yield % is 2.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 2.61. GuruFocus rates LSTR with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Transportation companies, Landstar System ranks better than 77.54% 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 Landstar System'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.
LSTR vs GXO, HUBG, PBI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Landstar System'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.
Landstar System Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Landstar System's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Landstar System'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.
Landstar System (LSTR) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.00 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Landstar System and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 2.61. Over the past decade, Landstar System's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 6.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #62 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is Landstar System's Buyback Yield % too high?
Landstar System's current Buyback Yield % of 2.00 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 6.91. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Landstar System's value of 2.00 is 2400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #62 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Landstar System has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Landstar System's Buyback Yield % compare to GXO and HUBG?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Landstar System ranks #62 out of 276 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Landstar System in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Landstar System's value of 2.00 is 2400% above this benchmark. Historically, Landstar System's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 6.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.61 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Landstar System 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 a Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 276 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. Landstar System's current Buyback Yield % of 2.00 is 2400% 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 Landstar System and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Landstar System's current Buyback Yield % is 2.00, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 2.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Landstar System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System (LSTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.62, compared to a current price of $209.02 — trading 30.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.00, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.61 and 2400% above the Transportation industry median of 0.08. Landstar System's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Landstar System (LSTR), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.00 as of Jun. 29, 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 Landstar System (LSTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Landstar System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $209.02 is trading 30.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.62.
GuruFocus considers Landstar System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSTR:
Buyback Yield %: 2.00 (23% below median its 10-year median of 2.61)
GF Value™: $159.62 vs. price of $209.02 (30.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2400% above the Transportation median (#62 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage. Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
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