Netlist (STU:XAB) Buyback Yield %: -2.48 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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STU:XAB Netlist Inc STU:XAB
55 GF Score
Price €0.53
GF Value €0.47
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What is Netlist Buyback Yield %?

Netlist STU:XAB -1.12% 55 Buyback Yield % is -2.48 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:XAB with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.47. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Hardware companies, Netlist ranks worse than 70.41% 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.

Netlist's current buyback yield was -2.48%.


Netlist Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Netlist'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.

Netlist Buyback Yield % Chart

Netlist Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.76 -1.78 -12.43 -8.78 0.00

Netlist Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.91 -13.07 -9.71 -8.13 -4.29

STU:XAB vs SCSC, CLMB, EACO: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Netlist'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.


Netlist Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Netlist's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Netlist's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Netlist Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Netlist's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 18.972) / 0
=N/A%

Netlist's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 18.323) / 0
=N/A%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -2.48 mean?
Netlist (STU:XAB) has a Buyback Yield % of -2.48 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Netlist and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #514 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Netlist's Buyback Yield % too high?
Netlist's current Buyback Yield % is -2.48. Based on the distribution chart, Netlist ranks #514 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Netlist has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Netlist's Buyback Yield % compare to SCSC and CLMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Netlist ranks #514 out of 730 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Netlist 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 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 Netlist and its competitors. Netlist's current Buyback Yield % is -2.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Netlist stock overvalued right now?
Netlist (STU:XAB) has a current Buyback Yield % of -2.48. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.47, compared to a current price of €0.53 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -2.48. Netlist's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Netlist (STU:XAB), the current Buyback Yield % is -2.48 as of Jul. 15, 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 Netlist (STU:XAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Netlist stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.53 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.47.

Key valuation signals for STU:XAB:

  • Buyback Yield %: -2.48
  • GF Value™: €0.47 vs. price of €0.53 (12.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:XAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Netlist Business Description

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Address 111 Academy, Suite 100, Irvine, CA, USA, 92617
Netlist Inc is involved in the business of designing and manufacturing modular memory subsystems and also cloud service providers. Its products include Storage class memory, nonvolatile memory, enterprise SSD and embedded flash. The company's products are based on its proprietary technologies such as Presight technology, Distributed buffer architecture, IC design, PCB designs, Thermal management designs. Company has consistently driven innovation in the field of cutting-edge enterprise memory and storage, empowering businesses and industries to thrive in the digital age.
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