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CheggSTU:0CG -6.21%38 Buyback Yield % is 1.29 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.21. GuruFocus rates STU:0CG with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 60 Education companies, Chegg ranks worse than 1666665% 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 Chegg'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.
STU:0CG vs COE, SKIL, LGCY: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Chegg'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.
Chegg Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chegg's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chegg'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.
Chegg (STU:0CG) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.29 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Chegg and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Chegg ranks #999999 out of 60 companies in the Education industry.
Is Chegg's Buyback Yield % too high?
Chegg's current Buyback Yield % of 1.29 is near median its 10-year median of 1.21. The Education industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.28. Chegg's value of 1.29 is 360.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chegg ranks #999999 out of 60 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chegg has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chegg's Buyback Yield % compare to COE and SKIL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Chegg ranks #999999 out of 60 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Chegg in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.28. Chegg's value of 1.29 is 360.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Chegg 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 an Education company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Education companies is 0.28, based on 60 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. Chegg's current Buyback Yield % of 1.29 is 360.7% 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 Chegg and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chegg's current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chegg stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chegg (STU:0CG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.56, compared to a current price of €0.60 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 360.7% above the Education industry median of 0.28. Chegg's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Chegg (STU:0CG), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.29 as of Sep. 21, 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 Chegg (STU:0CG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chegg stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.60 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.56.
GuruFocus considers Chegg to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0CG:
Buyback Yield %: 1.29 (near median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: €0.56 vs. price of €0.60 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 360.7% above the Education median (#999999 of 60)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0CG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chegg Inc is an American educational services company. The Chegg platform provides products and services to support learners with their academic course materials, as well as their career and personal skills development. The company's service and product offerings fall into two categories: Chegg Skilling; and Academic Services, which derives maximum revenue. Geographically, it derives in United States and International.
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