Rolls-Royce HoldingsRYCEY -0.26%70 Buyback Yield % is 0.83 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates RYCEY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 129 Aerospace & Defense companies, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks better than 82.17% 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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Rolls-Royce Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rolls-Royce Holdings's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
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RYCEY vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Rolls-Royce Holdings'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.
Rolls-Royce Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Rolls-Royce Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rolls-Royce Holdings'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.
Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.83 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 1.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #23 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
Rolls-Royce Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 0.83 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. Based on the distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #23 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rolls-Royce Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rolls-Royce Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Rolls-Royce Holdings ranks #23 out of 129 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Rolls-Royce Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings and its competitors. Rolls-Royce Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 0.83, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rolls-Royce Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.39, compared to a current price of $19.20 — trading 128.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.83, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. Rolls-Royce Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.83 as of Jul. 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 Rolls-Royce Holdings (RYCEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rolls-Royce Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.20 is trading 128.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.39.
GuruFocus considers Rolls-Royce Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RYCEY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.83 (37% below median its 10-year median of 1.31)
GF Value™: $8.39 vs. price of $19.20 (128.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYCEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rolls-Royce operates three core business segments: civil aerospace, power systems, and defense. The civil aerospace segment builds engines powering wide-body aircraft, regional and business jets, and offers aftermarket services. Twenty years ago, the firm pioneered full-service flight hour contracts with the TotalCare package. Power systems provides power solutions to multiple end markets (defense, agriculture, marine, and power generation) while the defense business provides military, ground vehicle and naval propulsion solutions.
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