ArcherSTU:8SW -0.73%57 Buyback Yield % is 10.07 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:8SW with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 420 Oil & Gas companies, Archer ranks better than 97.14% 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 Archer'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:8SW vs NE, RIG, VAL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Archer'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.
Archer Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Archer's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Archer'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.
Archer (STU:8SW) has a Buyback Yield % of 10.07 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Archer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #12 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Archer's Buyback Yield % too high?
Archer's current Buyback Yield % is 10.07. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Archer's value of 10.07 is 100600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Archer ranks #12 out of 420 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Archer has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Archer's Buyback Yield % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Archer ranks #12 out of 420 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Archer in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Archer's value of 10.07 is 100600% above this benchmark. 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?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 420 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. Archer's current Buyback Yield % of 10.07 is 100600% 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 Archer and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Archer's current Buyback Yield % is 10.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Archer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer (STU:8SW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.34, compared to a current price of €2.04 — trading 51.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 10.07 and 100600% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Archer's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Archer (STU:8SW), the current Buyback Yield % is 10.07 as of Jun. 30, 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 Archer (STU:8SW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Archer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.04 is trading 51.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.34.
GuruFocus considers Archer to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:8SW:
Buyback Yield %: 10.07
GF Value™: €1.34 vs. price of €2.04 (51.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100600% above the Oil & Gas median (#12 of 420)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:8SW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Archer Ltd is an international oilfield service company providing various oilfield products and services through its area organizations. Its services include platform drilling, land drilling, directional drilling, underbalanced drilling, modular rigs, engineering services, equipment rentals, wireline services, pressure control, pressure pumping, production monitoring, well imaging, and integrity management tools. The reporting segments of the company are Platform Operations, Well Services, Renewables, and Land Drilling. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform Operations segment. The Platform Operations segment includes Platform Drilling, Modular rig, and Engineering services.
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