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The historical data trend for Shake Shack'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:9SH vs ARCO, BJRI, WEN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack Buyback Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Shake Shack's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shake Shack'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.
Shake Shack (STU:9SH) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Shake Shack and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #999999 out of 137 companies in the Restaurants industry.
Is Shake Shack's Buyback Yield % too high?
Shake Shack's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #999999 out of 137 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shake Shack has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shake Shack's Buyback Yield % compare to ARCO and BJRI?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Shake Shack ranks #999999 out of 137 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Shake Shack in the lower half of its industry. 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 Restaurants company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Restaurants 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 Shake Shack and its competitors. Shake Shack's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shake Shack stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack (STU:9SH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €105.83, compared to a current price of €50.08 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Shake Shack's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Shake Shack (STU:9SH), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 Shake Shack (STU:9SH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shake Shack stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €50.08 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €105.83.
GuruFocus considers Shake Shack to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:9SH:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: €105.83 vs. price of €50.08 (52.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9SH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It serves a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine, and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order, and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh-brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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