Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Buyback Yield %: 0.02 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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SAU:2222 Saudi Arabian Oil Co SAU:2222
84 GF Score
Price ﷼26.48
GF Value ﷼28.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Saudi Arabian Oil Co Buyback Yield %?

Saudi Arabian Oil Co SAU:2222 -0.45% 84 Buyback Yield % is 0.02 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:2222 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼28.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Oil & Gas companies, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks better than 52.63% 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.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current buyback yield was 0.02%.


Saudi Arabian Oil Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saudi Arabian Oil Co'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.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co Buyback Yield % Chart

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SAU:2222 vs XOM, CVX: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Saudi Arabian Oil Co'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.


Saudi Arabian Oil Co Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Saudi Arabian Oil Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 850) / 5764653.342
=-0.01%

Saudi Arabian Oil Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-2297 + 878) / 6318621.288
=0.02%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.02 mean?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.02 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #198 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Based on the distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #198 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Saudi Arabian Oil Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Arabian Oil Co's Buyback Yield % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Saudi Arabian Oil Co ranks #198 out of 418 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Saudi Arabian Oil Co in the upper half of its industry. 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?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co and its competitors. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.03, compared to a current price of ﷼26.48 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Saudi Arabian Oil Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.02 as of Aug. 16, 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 Saudi Arabian Oil Co (SAU:2222) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Arabian Oil Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼26.48 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.03. GuruFocus considers Saudi Arabian Oil Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:2222:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.02
  • GF Value™: ﷼28.03 vs. price of ﷼26.48 (5.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2222 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saudi Arabian Oil Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address P.O. Box 5000, Dhahran, SAU, 31311
Saudi Aramco is the national oil company of Saudi Arabia and holds the exclusive right to explore for, produce, and refine the country's hydrocarbons. It is the largest oil and gas producer in the world with a production volume of 12.9 mmboe/d in 2025, including 10.7 mmboe/d of liquids. Its 4.2 mmb/d in net refining capacity makes it the world's fourth-largest refiner. It also owns 59.3 million metric tons of chemical manufacturing capacity, placing it among the top five global chemical companies.
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