SMRT (SmartRent) Buyback Yield %: 1.29 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 51% Below Median

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SMRT SmartRent Inc SMRT
75 GF Score
Price $1.36
GF Value $1.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is SmartRent Buyback Yield %?

SmartRent SMRT 75 Buyback Yield % is 1.29 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates SMRT with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,093 Software companies, SmartRent ranks better than 69.35% 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.

SmartRent's current buyback yield was 1.29%.


SmartRent Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SmartRent'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.

SmartRent Buyback Yield % Chart

SmartRent Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.50 1.28

SmartRent Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.56 3.76 1.28 1.28 1.48

SMRT vs TONX, MRT, EGAN: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, SmartRent'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.


SmartRent Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, SmartRent's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SmartRent's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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SmartRent Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

SmartRent'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
=- (-4.889 + 0) / 383.14754
=1.28%

SmartRent'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
=- (-3.371 + 0) / 228.01709
=1.48%

* 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 1.29 mean?
SmartRent (SMRT) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.29 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on SmartRent and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 2.62. Over the past decade, SmartRent's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.81 to 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, SmartRent ranks #335 out of 1093 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is SmartRent's Buyback Yield % too high?
SmartRent's current Buyback Yield % of 1.29 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.81 to a high of 14.56. Based on the distribution chart, SmartRent ranks #335 out of 1093 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SmartRent has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SmartRent's Buyback Yield % compare to TONX and MRT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, SmartRent ranks #335 out of 1093 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts SmartRent in the upper half of its industry. Historically, SmartRent's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.81 to 14.56 over the past decade. 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 SmartRent and its competitors. SmartRent's current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SmartRent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmartRent (SMRT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.47, compared to a current price of $1.36 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 2.62. SmartRent's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 SmartRent (SMRT), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.29 as of Aug. 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 SmartRent (SMRT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SmartRent stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.36 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.47. GuruFocus considers SmartRent to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SMRT:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.29 (51% below median its 10-year median of 2.62)
  • GF Value™: $1.47 vs. price of $1.36 (7.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

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


SmartRent Business Description

Address 6811 East Mayo Boulevard, 4th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85054
SmartRent Inc is an enterprise real estate technology company that provides a comprehensive management platform designed for property owners, managers, and residents. The company's suite of products and services, which includes cloud-based software-as-a-service ("SaaS") solutions, many of which are enabled by smart building hardware, provides visibility and control over real estate assets. Geographically, it operates in the United States and internationally; the majority of revenue is generated from the United States. The company generates key revenue from Hardware and Saas.
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