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Targa ResourcesSTU:TAR +1.57%65 Buyback Yield % is 0.96 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 220% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates STU:TAR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €148.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 418 Oil & Gas companies, Targa Resources ranks better than 70.1% 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 Targa Resources'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:TAR vs MPLX, OKE, ET: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Targa Resources'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.
Targa Resources Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Targa Resources's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Targa Resources'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.
Targa Resources (STU:TAR) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.96 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Targa Resources and its competitors. This is 220% above median its historical median of 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Targa Resources ranks #125 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Targa Resources' Buyback Yield % too high?
Targa Resources' current Buyback Yield % of 0.96 is 220% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Targa Resources' value of 0.96 is 9500% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Targa Resources ranks #125 out of 418 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Targa Resources has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Targa Resources' Buyback Yield % compare to MPLX and OKE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Targa Resources ranks #125 out of 418 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Targa Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Targa Resources' value of 0.96 is 9500% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Targa Resources 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 418 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. Targa Resources's current Buyback Yield % of 0.96 is 9500% 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 Targa Resources 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. Targa Resources's current Buyback Yield % is 0.96, which is 220% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Targa Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Targa Resources (STU:TAR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €148.06, compared to a current price of €246.30 — trading 66.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.96, which is 220% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 9500% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Targa Resources' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Targa Resources (STU:TAR), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.96 as of Jul. 17, 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 Targa Resources (STU:TAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Targa Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €246.30 is trading 66.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €148.06.
GuruFocus considers Targa Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TAR:
Buyback Yield %: 0.96 (220% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: €148.06 vs. price of €246.30 (66.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9500% above the Oil & Gas median (#125 of 418)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Targa Resources Corp is a midstream firm that mainly operates gathering and processing assets with substantial positions in the Permian, Stack, Scoop, and Bakken plays. It has fractionation capacity at Mont Belvieu and operates a liquefied petroleum gas export terminal. The Grand Prix natural gas liquids pipeline is another important asset. It has two operating segments: Gathering and Processing, and, Logistics and Transportation (also referred to as the Downstream Business).
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