California Resources (STU:1CLD) Buyback Yield %: 1.73 (As of Aug. 15, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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STU:1CLD California Resources Corp STU:1CLD
65 GF Score
Price €45.98
GF Value €49.60
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What is California Resources Buyback Yield %?

California Resources STU:1CLD +1.08% 65 Buyback Yield % is 1.73 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates STU:1CLD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.60. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Oil & Gas companies, California Resources ranks better than 78.47% 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.

California Resources's current buyback yield was 1.73%.


California Resources Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for California Resources'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.

California Resources Buyback Yield % Chart

California Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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California Resources Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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STU:1CLD vs CNX, CRK, MUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, California Resources'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.


California Resources Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry

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

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


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California Resources Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

California Resources'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
=- (-332.206 + 2.562) / 3337.1504
=9.88%

California Resources'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
=- (-71.068 + 0.854) / 4107.925
=1.71%

* 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 1.73 mean?
California Resources (STU:1CLD) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.73 as of Aug. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on California Resources and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, California Resources' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 11.25. According to the industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #90 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is California Resources' Buyback Yield % too high?
California Resources' current Buyback Yield % of 1.73 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 11.25. Based on the distribution chart, California Resources ranks #90 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, California Resources has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Resources' Buyback Yield % compare to CNX and CRK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, California Resources ranks #90 out of 418 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places California Resources in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, California Resources' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 11.25 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 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 California Resources and its competitors. California Resources's current Buyback Yield % is 1.73, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Resources stock overvalued right now?
California Resources (STU:1CLD) has a current Buyback Yield % of 1.73. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.60, compared to a current price of €45.98 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.73, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 5.24. California Resources' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 California Resources (STU:1CLD), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.73 as of Aug. 15, 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 California Resources (STU:1CLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €45.98 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €49.60.

Key valuation signals for STU:1CLD:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.73 (67% below median its 10-year median of 5.24)
  • GF Value™: €49.60 vs. price of €45.98 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1CLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


California Resources Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges CRC:USA
Address 1 World Trade Center, Suite 1500, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90831
California Resources Corp is an independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. The company has operations spread across different properties in several oil and gas exploration basins in California and Utah, such as the Midway-Sunset, South Belridge, and McKittrick fields, in the San Joaquin Basin, and other properties located in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Uinta, and the Ventura and Salinas basins. Additionally, the company is focused on maximizing the value of its land, mineral ownership, and energy expertise for decarbonization by developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other emissions-reducing projects. Its business is organized into two reporting segments: oil and natural gas, which generate maximum revenue, and carbon management.
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