HNISTU:HO9 +2.92%64 Buyback Yield % is 1.37 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates STU:HO9 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 95 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, HNI ranks better than 75.79% 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 HNI'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:HO9 vs WHR, TILE, LZB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, HNI'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.
HNI Buyback Yield % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HNI's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HNI'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.
HNI (STU:HO9) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.37 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on HNI and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #23 out of 95 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is HNI's Buyback Yield % too high?
HNI's current Buyback Yield % of 1.37 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.57. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. HNI's value of 1.37 is 585% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HNI ranks #23 out of 95 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HNI has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HNI's Buyback Yield % compare to WHR and TILE?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, HNI ranks #23 out of 95 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places HNI in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. HNI's value of 1.37 is 585% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 0.20, HNI 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 a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.20, based on 95 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. HNI's current Buyback Yield % of 1.37 is 585% 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 HNI and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HNI's current Buyback Yield % is 1.37, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HNI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI (STU:HO9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.38, compared to a current price of €35.20 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.37, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 585% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.20. HNI's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 7 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 HNI (STU:HO9), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.37 as of Jul. 11, 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 HNI (STU:HO9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HNI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.20 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.38.
GuruFocus considers HNI to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:HO9:
Buyback Yield %: 1.37 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.57)
GF Value™: €51.38 vs. price of €35.20 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 585% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#23 of 95)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:HO9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HNI Corp is a provider of commercial furnishings and hearth products. Its two reportable segments are workplace furnishings and residential building products. The workplace furnishings segment includes furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural products, ancillary products, and hospitality products. The residential building products segment includes various gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and accessories. The company's products are sold through independent dealers, distributors, eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and retail outlets. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the Workplace furnishings segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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