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Arrow ElectronicsSTU:ARW +6.70%83 Buyback Yield % is 1.21 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 5.92. GuruFocus rates STU:ARW with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €133.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 728 Hardware companies, Arrow Electronics ranks better than 77.61% 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 Arrow Electronics'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:ARW vs AVT, NSIT, CNXN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Arrow Electronics'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.
Arrow Electronics Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arrow Electronics's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arrow Electronics'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.
Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.21 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Arrow Electronics and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 5.92. Over the past decade, Arrow Electronics' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.21 to 17.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #163 out of 728 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Arrow Electronics' Buyback Yield % too high?
Arrow Electronics' current Buyback Yield % of 1.21 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 17.04. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #163 out of 728 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arrow Electronics has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Electronics' Buyback Yield % compare to AVT and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #163 out of 728 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Arrow Electronics in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Arrow Electronics' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.21 to 17.04 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 a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 Arrow Electronics and its competitors. Arrow Electronics's current Buyback Yield % is 1.21, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 5.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €133.24, compared to a current price of €191.00 — trading 43.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.21, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 5.92. Arrow Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 10 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.21 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arrow Electronics (STU:ARW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €191.00 is trading 43.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €133.24.
GuruFocus considers Arrow Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:ARW:
Buyback Yield %: 1.21 (80% below median its 10-year median of 5.92)
GF Value™: €133.24 vs. price of €191.00 (43.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ARW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arrow Electronics Inc. is a provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. It has one of the world's broadest portfolios of product offerings available from electronic components and enterprise computing solutions suppliers, coupled with a range of services, solutions, and software, the company helps industrial and commercial customers introduce products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business and the global enterprise computing solutions.
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