Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
PrimeEnergy ResourcesPNRG +1.63%82 Buyback Yield % is 3.05 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 3.64. GuruFocus rates PNRG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.37 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 414 Oil & Gas companies, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks better than 86.96% 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.
PrimeEnergy Resources Buyback Yield % Related Terms
PrimeEnergy Resources Buyback Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for PrimeEnergy Resources'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.
PNRG vs UNTC, REI, GTE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PrimeEnergy Resources'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.
PrimeEnergy Resources Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PrimeEnergy Resources's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PrimeEnergy Resources'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.
PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.05 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on PrimeEnergy Resources and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 3.64. Over the past decade, PrimeEnergy Resources' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 8.10. According to the industry distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #54 out of 414 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources' Buyback Yield % too high?
PrimeEnergy Resources' current Buyback Yield % of 3.05 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 8.10. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. PrimeEnergy Resources' value of 3.05 is 30400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #54 out of 414 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PrimeEnergy Resources has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PrimeEnergy Resources' Buyback Yield % compare to UNTC and REI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PrimeEnergy Resources ranks #54 out of 414 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places PrimeEnergy Resources in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. PrimeEnergy Resources' value of 3.05 is 30400% above this benchmark. Historically, PrimeEnergy Resources' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.10 to 8.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.64 vs. the industry median of 0.01, PrimeEnergy Resources 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 414 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. PrimeEnergy Resources's current Buyback Yield % of 3.05 is 30400% 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 PrimeEnergy Resources and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas 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. PrimeEnergy Resources's current Buyback Yield % is 3.05, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 3.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PrimeEnergy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.37, compared to a current price of $183.98 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.05, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 3.64 and 30400% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. PrimeEnergy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.05 as of Aug. 01, 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 PrimeEnergy Resources (PNRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PrimeEnergy Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $183.98 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $158.37.
GuruFocus considers PrimeEnergy Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PNRG:
Buyback Yield %: 3.05 (16% below median its 10-year median of 3.64)
GF Value™: $158.37 vs. price of $183.98 (16.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30400% above the Oil & Gas median (#54 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PNRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PrimeEnergy Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas company that is engaged in acquiring, developing, and producing oil and natural gas. It owns producing and non-producing properties located in Texas and Oklahoma. The company's business activities include development and exploratory drilling and providing well servicing support operations for many of the onshore oil and gas wells through its subsidiaries. It is also active in the acquisition of producing oil and gas properties through joint ventures with industry partners.
82GF Score
Get the complete analysis for PNRG
Buyback Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
PNRG has been successfully added to your 
