The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities Buyback Yield % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities (SUI) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.09 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #32 out of 352 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Sun Communities' Buyback Yield % too high?
Sun Communities' current Buyback Yield % is 4.09. The REITs industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Sun Communities' value of 4.09 is 13533.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #32 out of 352 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Buyback Yield % compare to MAA and INVH?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #32 out of 352 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sun Communities in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. Sun Communities' value of 4.09 is 13533.3% above this benchmark. 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 REITs company?
The median Buyback Yield % among REITs companies is 0.03, based on 352 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. Sun Communities's current Buyback Yield % of 4.09 is 13533.3% 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 Sun Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Communities's current Buyback Yield % is 4.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (SUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $131.43, compared to a current price of $121.25 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.09 and 13533.3% above the REITs industry median of 0.03. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Sun Communities (SUI), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.09 as of Jun. 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 Sun Communities (SUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $121.25 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $131.43.
GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SUI:
Buyback Yield %: 4.09
GF Value™: $131.43 vs. price of $121.25 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13533.3% above the REITs median (#32 of 352)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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