RPCRES -0.84%76 Buyback Yield % is 0.26 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.28. GuruFocus rates RES with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 420 Oil & Gas companies, RPC ranks better than 60.71% 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 RPC'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 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, RPC'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.
RPC Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, RPC's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPC'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.
RPC (RES) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.26 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on RPC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.28. Over the past decade, RPC's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #165 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is RPC's Buyback Yield % too high?
RPC's current Buyback Yield % of 0.26 is near median its 10-year median of 0.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 2.03. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. RPC's value of 0.26 is 2500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPC ranks #165 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPC has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPC's Buyback Yield % compare to HLX and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, RPC ranks #165 out of 420 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts RPC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. RPC's value of 0.26 is 2500% above this benchmark. Historically, RPC's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.04 to 2.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.28 vs. the industry median of 0.01, RPC 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 420 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. RPC's current Buyback Yield % of 0.26 is 2500% 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 RPC 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. RPC's current Buyback Yield % is 0.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC (RES) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.19, compared to a current price of $5.89 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.28 and 2500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. RPC's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 RPC (RES), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.26 as of Jun. 28, 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 RPC (RES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.89 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.19.
GuruFocus considers RPC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RES:
Buyback Yield %: 0.26 (near median its 10-year median of 0.28)
GF Value™: $7.19 vs. price of $5.89 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2500% above the Oil & Gas median (#165 of 420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. Its operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. The Technical Services segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises service lines that generate revenue based on equipment, personnel, or materials at the well site and are closely aligned with completion and production activities of the customers. The Support Services segment comprises service lines that generate revenue from services and equipment offered off the well site and are closely aligned with the customers' drilling activities.
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