Northfield BancorpNFBK -0.74%61 Buyback Yield % is 1.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates NFBK with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 628 Banks companies, Northfield Bancorp ranks better than 74.52% 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.
Northfield Bancorp Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northfield Bancorp'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.
NFBK vs RCBC, NRIM, ACNB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Northfield Bancorp'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.
Northfield Bancorp Buyback Yield % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Northfield Bancorp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northfield Bancorp'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.
Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.71 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Northfield Bancorp and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 3.89. Over the past decade, Northfield Bancorp's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 9.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Northfield Bancorp ranks #160 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Northfield Bancorp's Buyback Yield % too high?
Northfield Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 1.71 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 9.96. The Banks industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Northfield Bancorp's value of 1.71 is 307.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northfield Bancorp ranks #160 out of 628 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northfield Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northfield Bancorp's Buyback Yield % compare to RCBC and NRIM?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Northfield Bancorp ranks #160 out of 628 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Northfield Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.42. Northfield Bancorp's value of 1.71 is 307.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Northfield Bancorp's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 9.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 0.42, Northfield Bancorp 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 Banks company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Banks companies is 0.42, based on 628 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. Northfield Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % of 1.71 is 307.1% 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 Northfield Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northfield Bancorp's current Buyback Yield % is 1.71, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 3.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northfield Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.29, compared to a current price of $14.79 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.71, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 307.1% above the Banks industry median of 0.42. Northfield Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 8 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 Northfield Bancorp (NFBK), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.71 as of Jul. 05, 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 Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northfield Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.79 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.29.
GuruFocus considers Northfield Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NFBK:
Buyback Yield %: 1.71 (56% below median its 10-year median of 3.89)
GF Value™: $13.29 vs. price of $14.79 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 307.1% above the Banks median (#160 of 628)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NFBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northfield Bancorp Inc is the holding company for Northfield Bank. Its subsidiary provides banking services to individuals and corporate customers in Richmond and Kings Counties in New York, and Hunterdon, Mercer, Union, and Middlesex counties in New Jersey. The bank attracts deposits and offers credit and other banking services.
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