McGrath RentCorpMGRC -2.31%90 Buyback Yield % is 0.43 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates MGRC with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Business Services companies, McGrath RentCorp ranks better than 58.06% 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 McGrath RentCorp'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.
MGRC vs CTOS, VSTS, PRG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, McGrath RentCorp'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.
McGrath RentCorp Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, McGrath RentCorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McGrath RentCorp'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.
McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.43 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, McGrath RentCorp's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 10.62. According to the industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #182 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is McGrath RentCorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
McGrath RentCorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.43 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 10.62. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. McGrath RentCorp's value of 0.43 is 514.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #182 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, McGrath RentCorp has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McGrath RentCorp's Buyback Yield % compare to CTOS and VSTS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, McGrath RentCorp ranks #182 out of 434 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts McGrath RentCorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.07. McGrath RentCorp's value of 0.43 is 514.3% above this benchmark. Historically, McGrath RentCorp's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 10.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.07, McGrath RentCorp 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.07, based on 434 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. McGrath RentCorp's current Buyback Yield % of 0.43 is 514.3% 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 McGrath RentCorp and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McGrath RentCorp's current Buyback Yield % is 0.43, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McGrath RentCorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.27, compared to a current price of $113.65 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.43, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 514.3% above the Business Services industry median of 0.07. McGrath RentCorp's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 McGrath RentCorp (MGRC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.43 as of Jul. 08, 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 McGrath RentCorp (MGRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, McGrath RentCorp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $113.65 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.27.
GuruFocus considers McGrath RentCorp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MGRC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.43 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $122.27 vs. price of $113.65 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 514.3% above the Business Services median (#182 of 434)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
McGrath RentCorp is a diversified business-to-business rental company with three rental divisions: relocatable modular buildings, portable storage containers, and electronic test equipment. It comprises four reportable business segments, namely the Modular Building segment (Mobile Modular), which generates maximum revenue; the Portable Storage segment (Portable Storage); the Electronic Test Equipment segment (TRS-RenTelco); and its classroom manufacturing business (Enviroplex), which sells modular buildings used as classrooms in California. The company generates its revenues mainly from the rental of its equipment under operating leases, with sales of equipment occurring in the normal course of business.
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