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Rocket LabMIL:1RKLB -2.37%48 Buyback Yield % is -3.77 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1RKLB with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 126 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rocket Lab ranks worse than 61.11% 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 Rocket Lab'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:1RKLB vs LHX, HEI.A, AXON: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rocket Lab'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.
Rocket Lab Buyback Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rocket Lab's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rocket Lab'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.
Rocket Lab (MIL:1RKLB) has a Buyback Yield % of -3.77 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Rocket Lab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #77 out of 126 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Rocket Lab's Buyback Yield % too high?
Rocket Lab's current Buyback Yield % is -3.77. Based on the distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #77 out of 126 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rocket Lab has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab's Buyback Yield % compare to LHX and HEI.A?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rocket Lab ranks #77 out of 126 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Rocket Lab in the lower 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rocket Lab and its competitors. Rocket Lab's current Buyback Yield % is -3.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab (MIL:1RKLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.12, compared to a current price of €57.70 — trading 160.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -3.77. Rocket Lab's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Rocket Lab (MIL:1RKLB), the current Buyback Yield % is -3.77 as of Jul. 26, 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 Rocket Lab (MIL:1RKLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rocket Lab stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.70 is trading 160.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.12.
GuruFocus considers Rocket Lab to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1RKLB:
Buyback Yield %: -3.77
GF Value™: €22.12 vs. price of €57.70 (160.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1RKLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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