Gen DigitalMEX:GEN 67 Buyback Yield % is 3.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 4.27. GuruFocus rates MEX:GEN with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN536.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Software companies, Gen Digital ranks better than 85.49% 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 Gen Digital'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:GEN vs RBRK, DOCN, TOST: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Gen Digital's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gen Digital'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.
Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.95 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Gen Digital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.27. Over the past decade, Gen Digital's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.74 to 16.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #190 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is Gen Digital's Buyback Yield % too high?
Gen Digital's current Buyback Yield % of 3.95 is near median its 10-year median of 4.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 16.61. Based on the distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #190 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gen Digital has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gen Digital's Buyback Yield % compare to RBRK and DOCN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Gen Digital ranks #190 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Gen Digital in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Gen Digital's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.74 to 16.61 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Gen Digital and its competitors. Gen Digital's current Buyback Yield % is 3.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gen Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN536.51, compared to a current price of MXN440.00 — trading 18% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.27. Gen Digital's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.95 as of Jul. 03, 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 Gen Digital (MEX:GEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gen Digital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN440.00 is trading 18% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN536.51.
GuruFocus considers Gen Digital to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GEN:
Buyback Yield %: 3.95 (near median its 10-year median of 4.27)
GF Value™: MXN536.51 vs. price of MXN440.00 (18% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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