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ZipRecruiterSTU:47R +0.42%69 Buyback Yield % is 6.81 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 10.74. GuruFocus rates STU:47R with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 219 Interactive Media companies, ZipRecruiter ranks better than 88.13% 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 ZipRecruiter'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:47R vs ZH, BMBL, FVRR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, ZipRecruiter'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.
ZipRecruiter Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, ZipRecruiter's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZipRecruiter'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.
ZipRecruiter (STU:47R) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.81 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on ZipRecruiter and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 10.74. Over the past decade, ZipRecruiter's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 56.11. According to the industry distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #26 out of 219 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is ZipRecruiter's Buyback Yield % too high?
ZipRecruiter's current Buyback Yield % of 6.81 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 56.11. The Interactive Media industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. ZipRecruiter's value of 6.81 is 33950% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #26 out of 219 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ZipRecruiter has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZipRecruiter's Buyback Yield % compare to ZH and BMBL?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, ZipRecruiter ranks #26 out of 219 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places ZipRecruiter in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. ZipRecruiter's value of 6.81 is 33950% above this benchmark. Historically, ZipRecruiter's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 56.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.74 vs. the industry median of 0.02, ZipRecruiter 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 0.02, based on 219 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. ZipRecruiter's current Buyback Yield % of 6.81 is 33950% 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 ZipRecruiter and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZipRecruiter's current Buyback Yield % is 6.81, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 10.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZipRecruiter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZipRecruiter (STU:47R) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.51, compared to a current price of €4.26 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.81, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 10.74 and 33950% above the Interactive Media industry median of 0.02. ZipRecruiter's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 ZipRecruiter (STU:47R), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.81 as of Aug. 13, 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 ZipRecruiter (STU:47R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZipRecruiter stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.26 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.51.
GuruFocus considers ZipRecruiter to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:47R:
Buyback Yield %: 6.81 (37% below median its 10-year median of 10.74)
GF Value™: €6.51 vs. price of €4.26 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33950% above the Interactive Media median (#26 of 219)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:47R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZipRecruiter Inc is an online employment marketplace that connects job seekers and employers through an AI-powered platform. The company provides recruiting solutions that help employers identify and hire qualified candidates while enabling job seekers to discover relevant job opportunities through intelligent matching and recommendation tools.
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