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JSW SteelNSE:JSWSTEEL -1.67%88 Buyback Yield % is 0.13 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 333% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:JSWSTEEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,042.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 156 Steel companies, JSW Steel ranks better than 63.46% 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 JSW Steel'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.
NSE:JSWSTEEL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, JSW Steel'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.
JSW Steel Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, JSW Steel's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JSW Steel'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.
JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.13 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on JSW Steel and its competitors. This is 333% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, JSW Steel ranks #57 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is JSW Steel's Buyback Yield % too high?
JSW Steel's current Buyback Yield % of 0.13 is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. Based on the distribution chart, JSW Steel ranks #57 out of 156 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JSW Steel has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JSW Steel's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, JSW Steel ranks #57 out of 156 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts JSW Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel 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 JSW Steel and its competitors. JSW Steel's current Buyback Yield % is 0.13, which is 333% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JSW Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,042.54, compared to a current price of ₹1,226.90 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.13, which is 333% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. JSW Steel's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.13 as of Jul. 16, 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 JSW Steel (NSE:JSWSTEEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JSW Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,226.90 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,042.54.
GuruFocus considers JSW Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:JSWSTEEL:
Buyback Yield %: 0.13 (333% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: ₹1,042.54 vs. price of ₹1,226.90 (17.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:JSWSTEEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JSW Steel Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling steel products. Its steel products include semis, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, galvanized steel, color-coated steel, and long products. Its flat steel products (including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized products), which account for the majority of the company's steel volume, are used in Indian automotive, construction, infrastructure, engineering, and consumer durable industries. Its long products are used in the Indian construction, infrastructure, and automotive industries. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Indian domestic market.
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