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Ionis Pharmaceuticals Buyback Yield % Related Terms
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ionis Pharmaceuticals's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
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MIL:1IONS vs KYMR, PRAX, HALO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ionis Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Buyback Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ionis Pharmaceuticals's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ionis Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS) has a Buyback Yield % of -3.10 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #251 out of 735 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Buyback Yield % too high?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals' current Buyback Yield % is -3.10. Based on the distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #251 out of 735 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ionis Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ionis Pharmaceuticals' Buyback Yield % compare to KYMR and PRAX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Ionis Pharmaceuticals ranks #251 out of 735 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Ionis Pharmaceuticals in the upper half of its industry. 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. Ionis Pharmaceuticals's current Buyback Yield % is -3.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.73, compared to a current price of €48.44 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -3.10. Ionis Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS), the current Buyback Yield % is -3.10 as of Aug. 02, 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals (MIL:1IONS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ionis Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €48.44 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.73.
GuruFocus considers Ionis Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1IONS:
Buyback Yield %: -3.10
GF Value™: €44.73 vs. price of €48.44 (8.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1IONS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals is the leading developer of antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs. Its broad clinical and preclinical pipeline targets a wide variety of diseases, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and rare diseases. Ionis and Biogen brought Spinraza to market in 2016 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and Biogen launched ALS drug Qalsody in 2023. Ionis brought two additional drugs to market via its cardiovascular-focused subsidiary Akcea, including ATTR amyloidosis drug Tegsedi (2018) and cardiology drug Waylivra (Europe, 2019). Ionis and AstraZeneca launched polyneuropathy drug Wainua in 2024. Ionis marked its first two independent launches in 2025 for Tryngolza (for FCS) and Dawnzera (for HAE).
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