FortiveLTS:0IRE 74 Buyback Yield % is 9.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 342% above its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IRE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Hardware companies, Fortive ranks better than 98.21% 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 Fortive'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:0IRE vs TRMB, MKSI, CGNX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Fortive'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.
Fortive Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fortive's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortive'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.
Fortive (LTS:0IRE) has a Buyback Yield % of 9.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Fortive and its competitors. This is 342% above median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Fortive's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.34 to 11.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #13 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Fortive's Buyback Yield % too high?
Fortive's current Buyback Yield % of 9.99 is 342% above median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 11.64. Based on the distribution chart, Fortive ranks #13 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fortive has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortive's Buyback Yield % compare to TRMB and MKSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fortive ranks #13 out of 727 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Fortive in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Fortive's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.34 to 11.64 over the past decade. 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 Fortive and its competitors. Fortive's current Buyback Yield % is 9.99, which is 342% above median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive (LTS:0IRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.26, compared to a current price of $61.96 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 9.99, which is 342% above median its 10-year median of 2.26. Fortive's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Fortive (LTS:0IRE), the current Buyback Yield % is 9.99 as of Jul. 06, 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 Fortive (LTS:0IRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.96 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.26.
GuruFocus considers Fortive to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IRE:
Buyback Yield %: 9.99 (342% above median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: $59.26 vs. price of $61.96 (4.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortive Corp is a diversified industrial technology firm offering essential technologies, software, and services globally across several industries, such as manufacturing, utilities, medical, electronics, etc. It has two reportable segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, which offers professional instruments used in applications like maintenance, repair, measurement, and condition monitoring, connected worker safety, compliance solutions, etc. The products and services in this segment are marketed under various brands, including Fluke, Servicechannel, Gordian, Accruent, Industrial Scientific, and Intelex. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from North America.
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