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MGP IngredientsMGPI +3.27%57 Buyback Yield % is 0.24 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.24. GuruFocus rates MGPI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 56 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, MGP Ingredients ranks better than 53.57% 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 MGP Ingredients'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.
MGPI vs AGCC, SNDL, CWGL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients Buyback Yield % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MGP Ingredients's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGP Ingredients'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.
MGP Ingredients (MGPI) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.24 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MGP Ingredients and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.24. Over the past decade, MGP Ingredients' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #26 out of 56 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is MGP Ingredients' Buyback Yield % too high?
MGP Ingredients' current Buyback Yield % of 0.24 is near median its 10-year median of 0.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 7.29. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.05. MGP Ingredients' value of 0.24 is 433.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #26 out of 56 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MGP Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGP Ingredients' Buyback Yield % compare to AGCC and SNDL?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, MGP Ingredients ranks #26 out of 56 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts MGP Ingredients in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.05. MGP Ingredients' value of 0.24 is 433.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MGP Ingredients' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 7.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.24 vs. the industry median of 0.05, MGP Ingredients 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 0.05, based on 56 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. MGP Ingredients's current Buyback Yield % of 0.24 is 433.3% 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 MGP Ingredients and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGP Ingredients's current Buyback Yield % is 0.24, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGP Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients (MGPI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.13, compared to a current price of $17.68 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.24, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.24 and 433.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 0.05. MGP Ingredients' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.24 as of Aug. 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 MGP Ingredients (MGPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGP Ingredients stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.68 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.13.
GuruFocus considers MGP Ingredients to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MGPI:
Buyback Yield %: 0.24 (near median its 10-year median of 0.24)
GF Value™: $25.13 vs. price of $17.68 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 433.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#26 of 56)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGP Ingredients Inc is a producer and supplier of distilled spirits, specialty wheat protein, and starch food ingredients based in the United States. It operates in three reportable segments: Distillery Solutions, Branded Spirits Segment, and Ingredient Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Branded Spirits segment, which consists of a portfolio of brands that it produces through its distilleries and bottling facilities and sells to distributors or to state governments that directly control the sale of alcohol. MGP's branded spirits include various brands across numerous categories and price tiers, such as Penelope Bourbon, Yellowstone Bourbon, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey, Brady's Irish Cream, Exotico Tequila, Arrow Cordials, Canada House Canadian Whisky, Lady Bligh Rum, etc.
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