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Ribbon CommunicationsRBBN -6.41%56 Buyback Yield % is 2.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates RBBN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Software companies, Ribbon Communications ranks better than 79.77% 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.
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Ribbon Communications Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ribbon Communications'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.
RBBN vs XPER, SVCO, RMNI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Ribbon Communications'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.
Ribbon Communications Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ribbon Communications's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ribbon Communications'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.
Ribbon Communications (RBBN) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ribbon Communications and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Ribbon Communications' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #263 out of 1300 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Ribbon Communications' Buyback Yield % too high?
Ribbon Communications' current Buyback Yield % of 2.37 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 3.08. Based on the distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #263 out of 1300 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ribbon Communications has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ribbon Communications' Buyback Yield % compare to XPER and SVCO?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ribbon Communications ranks #263 out of 1300 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ribbon Communications in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Ribbon Communications' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 3.08 over the past decade. 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 Ribbon Communications and its competitors. Ribbon Communications's current Buyback Yield % is 2.37, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ribbon Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications (RBBN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.99, compared to a current price of $2.19 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.37, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Ribbon Communications' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.37 as of Jul. 15, 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 Ribbon Communications (RBBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ribbon Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.19 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.99.
GuruFocus considers Ribbon Communications to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RBBN:
Buyback Yield %: 2.37 (62% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: $2.99 vs. price of $2.19 (26.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ribbon Communications Inc provides communications technology to service providers and enterprises, offering software and high-performance hardware products, network solutions, and services for secure data and voice communications, as well as high-bandwidth networking for residential and enterprise customers across industries such as finance, education, government, utilities, and transportation. It operates through two segments: Cloud and Edge, which generate maximum revenue and deliver software-centric, cloud-native solutions for VoIP, VoLTE, VoNR, and unified communications, and IP Optical Networks, which support growing telecommunications traffic from 5G, distributed cloud computing, and other applications. The Company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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