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Alaska Air GroupLTS:0HC3 -2.55%80 Buyback Yield % is 12.98 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 617% above its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates LTS:0HC3 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Transportation companies, Alaska Air Group ranks better than 97.1% 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 Alaska Air 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.
LTS:0HC3 vs CPA, SKYW, ALGT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, Alaska Air 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.
Alaska Air Group Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alaska Air Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alaska Air 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.
Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) has a Buyback Yield % of 12.98 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Alaska Air Group and its competitors. This is 617% above median its historical median of 1.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #8 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Alaska Air Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Alaska Air Group's current Buyback Yield % of 12.98 is 617% above median its 10-year median of 1.81. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Alaska Air Group's value of 12.98 is 13563.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #8 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alaska Air Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alaska Air Group's Buyback Yield % compare to CPA and SKYW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alaska Air Group ranks #8 out of 276 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Alaska Air Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.10. Alaska Air Group's value of 12.98 is 13563.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.81 vs. the industry median of 0.10, Alaska Air Group 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 0.10, 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. Alaska Air Group's current Buyback Yield % of 12.98 is 13563.2% 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 Alaska Air Group and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alaska Air Group's current Buyback Yield % is 12.98, which is 617% above median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alaska Air Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.33, compared to a current price of $46.04 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 12.98, which is 617% above median its 10-year median of 1.81 and 13563.2% above the Transportation industry median of 0.10. Alaska Air Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3), the current Buyback Yield % is 12.98 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 Alaska Air Group (LTS:0HC3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alaska Air Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $46.04 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $64.33.
GuruFocus considers Alaska Air Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0HC3:
Buyback Yield %: 12.98 (617% above median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $64.33 vs. price of $46.04 (28.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13563.2% above the Transportation median (#8 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0HC3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon, in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements. The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary, and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
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