JetBlue AirwaysMIL:1JAM 48 Buyback Yield % is 0.36 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates MIL:1JAM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Transportation companies, JetBlue Airways 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 JetBlue Airways'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.
MIL:1JAM vs ULCC, ALGT, RJET: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, JetBlue Airways'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.
JetBlue Airways Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JetBlue Airways's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JetBlue Airways'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.
JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.36 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on JetBlue Airways and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.50. According to the industry distribution chart, JetBlue Airways ranks #117 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is JetBlue Airways' Buyback Yield % too high?
JetBlue Airways' current Buyback Yield % of 0.36 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. JetBlue Airways' value of 0.36 is 350% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JetBlue Airways ranks #117 out of 279 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JetBlue Airways has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JetBlue Airways' Buyback Yield % compare to ULCC and ALGT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, JetBlue Airways ranks #117 out of 279 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts JetBlue Airways in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. JetBlue Airways' value of 0.36 is 350% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.08, JetBlue Airways 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 279 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. JetBlue Airways's current Buyback Yield % of 0.36 is 350% 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 JetBlue Airways and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JetBlue Airways's current Buyback Yield % is 0.36, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JetBlue Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.91, compared to a current price of €4.63 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.36, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 350% above the Transportation industry median of 0.08. JetBlue Airways' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 10 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 JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.36 as of Jul. 07, 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 JetBlue Airways (MIL:1JAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JetBlue Airways stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.63 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.91.
GuruFocus considers JetBlue Airways to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1JAM:
Buyback Yield %: 0.36 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: €3.91 vs. price of €4.63 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 350% above the Transportation median (#117 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1JAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The company has one operating segment, Air Transportation Services, which provides services in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and Europe. The majority of revenue is generated from the Domestic & Canada segment.
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