Malibu BoatsMBUU -4.12%77 Buyback Yield % is 7.16 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 285% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates MBUU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.12 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 339 Vehicles & Parts companies, Malibu Boats ranks better than 93.22% 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 Malibu Boats'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.
MBUU vs MCFT, WGO, KNDI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Malibu Boats's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malibu Boats'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.
Malibu Boats (MBUU) has a Buyback Yield % of 7.16 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Malibu Boats and its competitors. This is 285% above median its historical median of 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #23 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Malibu Boats' Buyback Yield % too high?
Malibu Boats' current Buyback Yield % of 7.16 is 285% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Malibu Boats' value of 7.16 is 3668.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #23 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malibu Boats has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malibu Boats' Buyback Yield % compare to MCFT and WGO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Malibu Boats ranks #23 out of 339 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Malibu Boats in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Malibu Boats' value of 7.16 is 3668.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 0.19, Malibu Boats 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 339 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. Malibu Boats's current Buyback Yield % of 7.16 is 3668.4% 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 Malibu Boats and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malibu Boats's current Buyback Yield % is 7.16, which is 285% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malibu Boats stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats (MBUU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.12, compared to a current price of $26.99 — trading 25.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 7.16, which is 285% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 3668.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.19. Malibu Boats' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU), the current Buyback Yield % is 7.16 as of Jun. 30, 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 Malibu Boats (MBUU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malibu Boats stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.99 is trading 25.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.12.
GuruFocus considers Malibu Boats to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MBUU:
Buyback Yield %: 7.16 (285% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: $36.12 vs. price of $26.99 (25.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3668.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#23 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MBUU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malibu Boats is a designer and manufacturer of power boats in the United States. It is a market leader in performance sport boats, sold under its Malibu and Axis brands. It acquired Cobalt Boats, a producer of sterndrive boats, in 2017, and Pursuit Boats, which makes high-end offshore and outboard motorboats, in 2018. In 2021, it purchased Maverick Boat Group, a seller of flat fishing boats, with exposure to bay, dual console, and center console boats. Most recently, in 2026, it tied up with Saxdor Yachts, focused on adventure dayboats. Malibu has also expanded into boat trailers and accessories, and in 2020, began producing its own engines for its performance sport boats.
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