Talos EnergyMEX:TALO 38 Buyback Yield % is 6.23 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 148% above its 10-year median of 2.51. GuruFocus rates MEX:TALO with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN194.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Oil & Gas companies, Talos Energy ranks better than 93.99% 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 Talos Energy'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:TALO vs MNR, NOG, BKV: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Talos Energy'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.
Talos Energy Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Talos Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talos Energy'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.
Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.23 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Talos Energy and its competitors. This is 148% above median its historical median of 2.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #25 out of 416 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Talos Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Talos Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 6.23 is 148% above median its 10-year median of 2.51. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Talos Energy's value of 6.23 is 62200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #25 out of 416 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Talos Energy has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talos Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to MNR and NOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Talos Energy ranks #25 out of 416 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Talos Energy in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Talos Energy's value of 6.23 is 62200% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.51 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Talos Energy 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 416 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. Talos Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 6.23 is 62200% 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 Talos Energy 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. Talos Energy's current Buyback Yield % is 6.23, which is 148% above median its own 10-year median of 2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talos Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN194.11, compared to a current price of MXN247.96 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.23, which is 148% above median its 10-year median of 2.51 and 62200% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Talos Energy's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Talos Energy (MEX:TALO), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.23 as of Jul. 12, 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 Talos Energy (MEX:TALO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Talos Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN247.96 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN194.11.
GuruFocus considers Talos Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TALO:
Buyback Yield %: 6.23 (148% above median its 10-year median of 2.51)
GF Value™: MXN194.11 vs. price of MXN247.96 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62200% above the Oil & Gas median (#25 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TALO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Talos Energy Inc is an independent oil and gas company predominantly involved in offshore exploration and production. The company has operations in the United States, the Gulf of Mexico, and offshore Mexico. The company's operating segments are; exploration and production of oil, natural gas and NGLs, and the CCS segment. Its revenue is generated from the sale of oil, natural gas, and NGL quantities sold to purchasers.
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