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The Simply Good Foods CoSTU:76L -8.60%63 Buyback Yield % is 19.97 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 3174% above its 10-year median of 0.61. GuruFocus rates STU:76L with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €33.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks better than 99.28% 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.
* 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:76L vs SENEA, HLF, JBSS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Simply Good Foods Co'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.
The Simply Good Foods Co Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Simply Good Foods Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Simply Good Foods Co'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.
The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) has a Buyback Yield % of 19.97 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. This is 3174% above median its historical median of 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #4 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Simply Good Foods Co's current Buyback Yield % of 19.97 is 3174% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. Based on the distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #4 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Simply Good Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Simply Good Foods Co's Buyback Yield % compare to SENEA and HLF?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Simply Good Foods Co ranks #4 out of 556 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places The Simply Good Foods Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Simply Good Foods Co and its competitors. The Simply Good Foods Co's current Buyback Yield % is 19.97, which is 3174% above median its own 10-year median of 0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Simply Good Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.32, compared to a current price of €9.66 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 19.97, which is 3174% above median its 10-year median of 0.61. The Simply Good Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L), the current Buyback Yield % is 19.97 as of Jul. 18, 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 The Simply Good Foods Co (STU:76L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Simply Good Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.66 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.32.
GuruFocus considers The Simply Good Foods Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:76L:
Buyback Yield %: 19.97 (3174% above median its 10-year median of 0.61)
GF Value™: €33.32 vs. price of €9.66 (71% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:76L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Simply Good Foods Co Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company that develops, markets, and sells protein bars, ready-to-drink protein shakes, sweet and salty snacks, and confectionery products under the Quest, Atkins, and OWYN brands. The products target consumers seeking protein-rich foods with limited sugars and carbohydrates, with OWYN offering plant-based and allergen-tested options. The company distributes mainly in North America through grocery, club, mass merchandise, e-commerce, and specialty channels. It operates two segments: Quest and Atkins, and OWYN. The company operates in North America and internationally, with the majority of revenue coming from North America.
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