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Magnolia Oil & GasMGY +4.31%93 Buyback Yield % is 3.48 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 5.18. GuruFocus rates MGY with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $29.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 413 Oil & Gas companies, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks better than 87.89% 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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Magnolia Oil & Gas'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Magnolia Oil & Gas's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magnolia Oil & Gas'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.
Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.48 as of Aug. 10, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Magnolia Oil & Gas and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 5.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #50 out of 413 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas' Buyback Yield % too high?
Magnolia Oil & Gas' current Buyback Yield % of 3.48 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.18. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 3.48 is 34700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #50 out of 413 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Magnolia Oil & Gas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Magnolia Oil & Gas' Buyback Yield % compare to MUR and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Magnolia Oil & Gas ranks #50 out of 413 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Magnolia Oil & Gas in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Magnolia Oil & Gas' value of 3.48 is 34700% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.18 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Magnolia Oil & Gas 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 413 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. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Buyback Yield % of 3.48 is 34700% 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas 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. Magnolia Oil & Gas's current Buyback Yield % is 3.48, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 5.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnolia Oil & Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.06, compared to a current price of $26.16 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.48, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 5.18 and 34700% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Magnolia Oil & Gas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.48 as of Aug. 10, 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 Magnolia Oil & Gas (MGY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Magnolia Oil & Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.16 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.06.
GuruFocus considers Magnolia Oil & Gas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MGY:
Buyback Yield %: 3.48 (33% below median its 10-year median of 5.18)
GF Value™: $29.06 vs. price of $26.16 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34700% above the Oil & Gas median (#50 of 413)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGL) reserves. The company's oil and natural gas properties are located in Karnes County and the Giddings area of South Texas, where it targets the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations. It focuses on generating value for shareholders by delivering steady, moderate annual production growth resulting from its capital spending philosophy. The company operates in only one segment and derives the majority of its revenue from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs).
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