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AutoZoneMEX:AZO 91 Buyback Yield % is 3.29 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 6.63. GuruFocus rates MEX:AZO with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN63,533.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 341 Vehicles & Parts companies, AutoZone ranks better than 82.99% 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 AutoZone'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.
MEX:AZO vs ORLY, GPC, BWA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, AutoZone'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.
AutoZone Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AutoZone's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AutoZone'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.
AutoZone (MEX:AZO) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.29 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AutoZone and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 6.63. Over the past decade, AutoZone's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.98 to 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #58 out of 341 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is AutoZone's Buyback Yield % too high?
AutoZone's current Buyback Yield % of 3.29 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 10.95. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. AutoZone's value of 3.29 is 1631.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #58 out of 341 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AutoZone has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AutoZone's Buyback Yield % compare to ORLY and GPC?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AutoZone ranks #58 out of 341 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places AutoZone in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. AutoZone's value of 3.29 is 1631.6% above this benchmark. Historically, AutoZone's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.98 to 10.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.63 vs. the industry median of 0.19, AutoZone 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 341 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. AutoZone's current Buyback Yield % of 3.29 is 1631.6% 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 AutoZone 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. AutoZone's current Buyback Yield % is 3.29, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AutoZone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone (MEX:AZO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN63,533.35, compared to a current price of MXN51,780.00 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.29, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 6.63 and 1631.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.19. AutoZone's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 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 AutoZone (MEX:AZO), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.29 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 AutoZone (MEX:AZO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AutoZone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN51,780.00 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN63,533.35.
GuruFocus considers AutoZone to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AZO:
Buyback Yield %: 3.29 (50% below median its 10-year median of 6.63)
GF Value™: MXN63,533.35 vs. price of MXN51,780.00 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1631.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#58 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AZO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1979, AutoZone is the largest US-based retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, operating over 7,600 stores and generating roughly $18.9 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. Beyond its primary home market (88% of total revenue), the company also maintains a growing presence in Mexico and Brazil. AutoZone caters to two core customer segments: do-it-yourself, which account for about 69% of its domestic sales, and commercial do-it-for-me customers, which represent the remaining 31%.
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