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MISTRAS GroupMG +4.40%61 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates MG with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 399 Business Services companies, MISTRAS Group ranks worse than 250626.32% 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 MISTRAS Group'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.
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, MISTRAS Group'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.
MISTRAS Group Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MISTRAS Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MISTRAS Group'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.
MISTRAS Group (MG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MISTRAS Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, MISTRAS Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.73 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, MISTRAS Group ranks #999999 out of 399 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is MISTRAS Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
MISTRAS Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 2.75. Based on the distribution chart, MISTRAS Group ranks #999999 out of 399 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MISTRAS Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MISTRAS Group's Buyback Yield % compare to CIX and NL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MISTRAS Group ranks #999999 out of 399 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places MISTRAS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Historically, MISTRAS Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.73 to 2.75 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.13, based on 399 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. 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 MISTRAS Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MISTRAS Group's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MISTRAS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISTRAS Group (MG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.27, compared to a current price of $19.00 — trading 105% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. MISTRAS Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 MISTRAS Group (MG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 19, 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 MISTRAS Group (MG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MISTRAS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.00 is trading 105% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.27.
GuruFocus considers MISTRAS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MG:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $9.27 vs. price of $19.00 (105% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MISTRAS Group Inc provides asset protection solutions and systems. The company evaluates the structural integrity and reliability of critical energy, industrial, and public infrastructure. The company's three operating segments are North America, International, and Products and Systems, of which key revenue is derived from the North America segment. The North America segment provides asset protection solutions, including NDT, inspection, and mechanical and engineering services, along with software, digital, and data services.
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