NOVMEX:NOV 72 Buyback Yield % is 4.55 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 4.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN316.74. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Oil & Gas companies, NOV ranks better than 92.36% 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 NOV'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:NOV vs AROC, WFRD, KGS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.
NOV Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NOV's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOV'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.
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.55 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NOV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.92. Over the past decade, NOV's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 7.60. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #32 out of 419 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is NOV's Buyback Yield % too high?
NOV's current Buyback Yield % of 4.55 is near median its 10-year median of 4.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 7.60. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. NOV's value of 4.55 is 45400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #32 out of 419 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's Buyback Yield % compare to AROC and WFRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #32 out of 419 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NOV in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. NOV's value of 4.55 is 45400% above this benchmark. Historically, NOV's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.49 to 7.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.92 vs. the industry median of 0.01, NOV 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 419 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. NOV's current Buyback Yield % of 4.55 is 45400% 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 NOV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NOV's current Buyback Yield % is 4.55, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOV stock overvalued right now?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a current Buyback Yield % of 4.55. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN316.74, compared to a current price of MXN313.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.55, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.92 and 45400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 NOV (MEX:NOV), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.55 as of Jul. 10, 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 NOV (MEX:NOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN313.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN316.74.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NOV:
Buyback Yield %: 4.55 (near median its 10-year median of 4.92)
GF Value™: MXN316.74 vs. price of MXN313.00 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45400% above the Oil & Gas median (#32 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
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