PulteGroupPHM +0.81%93 Buyback Yield % is 4.89 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates PHM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 46 Homebuilding & Construction companies, PulteGroup ranks better than 73.91% 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 PulteGroup'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.
For the Residential Construction subindustry, PulteGroup'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.
PulteGroup Buyback Yield % vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PulteGroup's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PulteGroup'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.
PulteGroup (PHM) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.89 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on PulteGroup and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 5.51. Over the past decade, PulteGroup's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.14 to 14.86. According to the industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #12 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is PulteGroup's Buyback Yield % too high?
PulteGroup's current Buyback Yield % of 4.89 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 14.86. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.90. PulteGroup's value of 4.89 is 157.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #12 out of 46 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PulteGroup has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PulteGroup's Buyback Yield % compare to LEN and NVR?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, PulteGroup ranks #12 out of 46 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts PulteGroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 1.90. PulteGroup's value of 4.89 is 157.4% above this benchmark. Historically, PulteGroup's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.14 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 1.90, PulteGroup 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 1.90, based on 46 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. PulteGroup's current Buyback Yield % of 4.89 is 157.4% 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 PulteGroup and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PulteGroup's current Buyback Yield % is 4.89, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PulteGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup (PHM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $118.12, compared to a current price of $133.67 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.89, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 157.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 1.90. PulteGroup's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 PulteGroup (PHM), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.89 as of Jul. 03, 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 PulteGroup (PHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PulteGroup stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $133.67 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $118.12.
GuruFocus considers PulteGroup to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHM:
Buyback Yield %: 4.89 (11% below median its 10-year median of 5.51)
GF Value™: $118.12 vs. price of $133.67 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.4% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#12 of 46)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PulteGroup Inc is a homebuilder in the United States. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. It also offers homebuyers mortgage financing, title, and insurance agency services through its financial services segment.
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