SweetgreenSG +3.59%67 Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.01. GuruFocus rates SG with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Restaurants companies, Sweetgreen ranks better than 57.25% 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 Sweetgreen'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.
SG vs CBRL, PZZA, BJRI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sweetgreen's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sweetgreen'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.
Sweetgreen (SG) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.04 as of Jul. 10, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sweetgreen and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #59 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Sweetgreen's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sweetgreen's current Buyback Yield % of 0.04 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Based on the distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #59 out of 138 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sweetgreen has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sweetgreen's Buyback Yield % compare to CBRL and PZZA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Sweetgreen ranks #59 out of 138 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Sweetgreen 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 a Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants 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 Sweetgreen and its competitors. Sweetgreen's current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sweetgreen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen (SG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.27, compared to a current price of $8.36 — trading 41.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.04, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01. Sweetgreen's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sweetgreen (SG), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.04 as of Jul. 10, 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 Sweetgreen (SG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sweetgreen stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.36 is trading 41.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.27.
GuruFocus considers Sweetgreen to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SG:
Buyback Yield %: 0.04 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.01)
GF Value™: $14.27 vs. price of $8.36 (41.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sweetgreen Inc is a mission-driven, next-generation restaurant and lifestyle brand that serves healthy food at scale. Its bold vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast food, but with the transparency and quality that consumers increasingly expect. It is creating plant-forward, seasonal, and earth-friendly meals from fresh ingredients and produce that prioritizes organic, regenerative, and local sourcing. Its menu involves, Kids' meal, salads, sides, local items, Protein Plates, Desserts, Drinks and Others.
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