Lifezone MetalsLZM -1.41%44 Buyback Yield % is -4.32 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates LZM with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,417 Metals & Mining companies, Lifezone Metals ranks better than 78.26% 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 Lifezone Metals'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.
LZM vs TMCR, REA, REEMF: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lifezone Metals's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals (LZM) has a Buyback Yield % of -4.32 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #308 out of 1417 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Lifezone Metals' Buyback Yield % too high?
Lifezone Metals' current Buyback Yield % is -4.32. Based on the distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #308 out of 1417 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifezone Metals has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifezone Metals' Buyback Yield % compare to TMCR and REA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #308 out of 1417 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lifezone Metals in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Lifezone Metals and its competitors. Lifezone Metals's current Buyback Yield % is -4.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifezone Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals (LZM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.10, compared to a current price of $3.49 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -4.32. Lifezone Metals' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM), the current Buyback Yield % is -4.32 as of Jul. 08, 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.49 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.10.
GuruFocus considers Lifezone Metals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LZM:
Buyback Yield %: -4.32
GF Value™: $5.10 vs. price of $3.49 (31.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifezone Metals Ltd seeks to support the clean energy transition through the licensing of Hydromet Technology as an alternative to smelting and metals refining. Its business comprises three segments: Metals extraction and refining for developing and operating a vertically integrated base metal operation in the northwest region of Tanzania, and Intellectual property licensing comprises patents residing with and managed by the subsidiary and corporate. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, Australia, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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