Seneca FoodsSENEM 69 Buyback Yield % is 1.29 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 2.55. GuruFocus rates SENEM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Seneca Foods ranks better than 78.46% 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 Seneca Foods'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.
SENEM vs SMPL, HLF, JBSS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Seneca Foods's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seneca Foods'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.
Seneca Foods (SENEM) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.29 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Seneca Foods and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Seneca Foods' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 15.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #120 out of 557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Seneca Foods' Buyback Yield % too high?
Seneca Foods' current Buyback Yield % of 1.29 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.32 to a high of 15.15. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Seneca Foods' value of 1.29 is 12800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #120 out of 557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seneca Foods has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seneca Foods' Buyback Yield % compare to SMPL and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Seneca Foods ranks #120 out of 557 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Seneca Foods in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Seneca Foods' value of 1.29 is 12800% above this benchmark. Historically, Seneca Foods' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.32 to 15.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Seneca Foods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 557 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. Seneca Foods's current Buyback Yield % of 1.29 is 12800% 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 Seneca Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Seneca Foods's current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seneca Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods (SENEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.51, compared to a current price of $178.00 — trading 163.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 12800% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Seneca Foods' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.29 as of Jul. 07, 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 Seneca Foods (SENEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seneca Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $178.00 is trading 163.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.51.
GuruFocus considers Seneca Foods to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SENEM:
Buyback Yield %: 1.29 (49% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: $67.51 vs. price of $178.00 (163.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12800% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#120 of 557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SENEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seneca Foods Corp is a provider of packaged fruits and vegetables. The facilities are comprised of plants for packaging, can manufacturing, seed production, a farming operation and a logistical support network. The Company manages its business almost entirely on the basis of two reportable food packaging segments: Vegetable and Fruit/Snack. The Other category comprises non-food operations including revenue derived from the sale of cans, ends, seed, and outside revenue from the Company's aircraft operations, and certain corporate items. The Company's principal product offerings include canned, frozen and jarred fruits and vegetables, as well as packaged snack chips. Its brands are Aunt Nellie's, Cherry man, GREEN VALLEY, Libby's, READ, and SENECA APPLE CHIPS.
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