Wells FargoMEX:WFC 68 Buyback Yield % is 6.88 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 6.26. GuruFocus rates MEX:WFC with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,333.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Banks companies, Wells Fargo ranks better than 96.5% 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 Wells Fargo'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:WFC vs C, BAC, BNY: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Wells Fargo'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.
Wells Fargo Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Wells Fargo's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wells Fargo'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.
Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.88 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Wells Fargo and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 6.26. Over the past decade, Wells Fargo's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 19.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #22 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Wells Fargo's Buyback Yield % too high?
Wells Fargo's current Buyback Yield % of 6.88 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 19.32. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Wells Fargo's value of 6.88 is 1538.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #22 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wells Fargo has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wells Fargo's Buyback Yield % compare to C and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Wells Fargo ranks #22 out of 628 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Wells Fargo in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Wells Fargo's value of 6.88 is 1538.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Wells Fargo's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 19.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.26 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Wells Fargo 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 628 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. Wells Fargo's current Buyback Yield % of 6.88 is 1538.1% 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 Wells Fargo and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wells Fargo's current Buyback Yield % is 6.88, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 6.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wells Fargo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,333.20, compared to a current price of MXN1,502.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.88, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 6.26 and 1538.1% above the Banks industry median of 0.42. Wells Fargo's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.88 as of Jul. 05, 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 Wells Fargo (MEX:WFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wells Fargo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,502.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,333.20.
GuruFocus considers Wells Fargo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WFC:
Buyback Yield %: 6.88 (10% above median its 10-year median of 6.26)
GF Value™: MXN1,333.20 vs. price of MXN1,502.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1538.1% above the Banks median (#22 of 628)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wells Fargo is a premier, North American-focused banking titan that commands a $2.2 trillion balance sheet and the third-highest deposit market share in the United States. The bank uses a dense, expansive network of 4,093 branches to champion retail consumers and the middle market, where the firm has built a particularly strong reputation. Following the removal of its federal asset cap in 2025, the firm is set to deploy its legacy excess liquidity to expand each of its four segments: consumer & business lending, commercial banking, corporate & investment banking, and wealth & investment management.
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