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Natures Sunshine ProductsNATR +0.35%83 Buyback Yield % is 2.58 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates NATR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 487 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Natures Sunshine Products ranks better than 87.27% 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.
* 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.
NATR vs ENHA, USNA, AMNF: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Natures Sunshine Products'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.
Natures Sunshine Products Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Natures Sunshine Products's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Natures Sunshine Products'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.
Natures Sunshine Products (NATR) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.58 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Natures Sunshine Products and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Natures Sunshine Products' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Natures Sunshine Products ranks #62 out of 487 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Natures Sunshine Products' Buyback Yield % too high?
Natures Sunshine Products' current Buyback Yield % of 2.58 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 9.10. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Natures Sunshine Products' value of 2.58 is 25700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Natures Sunshine Products ranks #62 out of 487 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Natures Sunshine Products has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natures Sunshine Products' Buyback Yield % compare to ENHA and USNA?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Natures Sunshine Products ranks #62 out of 487 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Natures Sunshine Products in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Natures Sunshine Products' value of 2.58 is 25700% above this benchmark. Historically, Natures Sunshine Products' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 9.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Natures Sunshine Products 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 487 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. Natures Sunshine Products's current Buyback Yield % of 2.58 is 25700% 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 Natures Sunshine Products and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Natures Sunshine Products's current Buyback Yield % is 2.58, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natures Sunshine Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natures Sunshine Products (NATR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.37, compared to a current price of $14.34 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.58, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 25700% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Natures Sunshine Products' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Natures Sunshine Products (NATR), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.58 as of Aug. 24, 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 Natures Sunshine Products (NATR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natures Sunshine Products stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.34 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.37.
GuruFocus considers Natures Sunshine Products to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NATR:
Buyback Yield %: 2.58 (21% below median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: $19.37 vs. price of $14.34 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25700% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#62 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NATR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Natures Sunshine Products Inc is a natural health and wellness company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and direct selling of nutritional and personal care products. The following Companies' product lines include: General health: Assorted health products related to blood sugar, bone health, cellular health, etc. Immune: offer products that support and strengthen the human immune system, Cardiovascular: Ingredients to give the cardiovascular system optimum support. Digestive: regulates intestinal and digestive functions, Personal care: personal care products for external use, and Weight management: to simplify the weight management process by providing healthy meal replacements. Business segment: Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Other. The majority of revenue is from Asia.
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