QualysMEX:QLYS 95 Buyback Yield % is 3.90 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 2.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:QLYS with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,095.99. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Software companies, Qualys ranks better than 85.1% 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 Qualys'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:QLYS vs NTSK, VRNS, RELY: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Qualys'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.
Qualys Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Qualys's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualys'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.
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.90 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Qualys and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 2.92. Over the past decade, Qualys' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 7.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #195 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Qualys' Buyback Yield % too high?
Qualys' current Buyback Yield % of 3.90 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 7.57. Based on the distribution chart, Qualys ranks #195 out of 1309 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qualys has a GF Score™ of 95/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualys' Buyback Yield % compare to NTSK and VRNS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qualys ranks #195 out of 1309 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Qualys in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Qualys' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 7.57 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 Qualys and its competitors. Qualys's current Buyback Yield % is 3.90, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 2.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualys stock overvalued right now?
Qualys (MEX:QLYS) has a current Buyback Yield % of 3.90. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,095.99, compared to a current price of MXN2,642.08 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.90, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 2.92. Qualys' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 Qualys (MEX:QLYS), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.90 as of Jul. 02, 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 Qualys (MEX:QLYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qualys stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,642.08 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,095.99.
Key valuation signals for MEX:QLYS:
Buyback Yield %: 3.90 (34% above median its 10-year median of 2.92)
GF Value™: MXN3,095.99 vs. price of MXN2,642.08 (14.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:QLYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qualys is a cloud security and compliance solutions provider that helps businesses identify and manage their security risks and compliance requirements. The California-based company has more than 10,000 customers worldwide, the majority of which are small- and medium-size businesses. Qualys was founded in 1999 and went public in 2012.
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