CelesticaTSX:CLS +2.81%84 Buyback Yield % is 0.23 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 2.26. GuruFocus rates TSX:CLS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of C$186.01 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 727 Hardware companies, Celestica ranks better than 65.47% 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 Celestica'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.
TSX:CLS vs APH, GLW, TEL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Celestica'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.
Celestica Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Celestica's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celestica'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.
Celestica (TSX:CLS) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.23 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Celestica and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 2.26. Over the past decade, Celestica's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 25.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #251 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 34.5%.
Is Celestica's Buyback Yield % too high?
Celestica's current Buyback Yield % of 0.23 is 90% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 25.14. Based on the distribution chart, Celestica ranks #251 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Celestica has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celestica's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Celestica ranks #251 out of 727 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Celestica in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Celestica's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 25.14 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 Celestica and its competitors. Celestica's current Buyback Yield % is 0.23, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 2.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celestica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica (TSX:CLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$186.01, compared to a current price of C$498.11 — trading 167.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.23, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 2.26. Celestica's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.23 as of Jul. 07, 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 Celestica (TSX:CLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celestica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$498.11 is trading 167.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$186.01.
GuruFocus considers Celestica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CLS:
Buyback Yield %: 0.23 (90% below median its 10-year median of 2.26)
GF Value™: C$186.01 vs. price of C$498.11 (167.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celestica Inc offers supply chain solutions. The company has two operating and reportable segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions (CCS). The ATS segment consists of the ATS end market and is comprised of the Aerospace and Defense, Industrial, health tech, and Capital Equipment businesses. Its Capital Equipment business is comprised of the semiconductor, display, and robotics equipment businesses, and the CCS segment consists of Communications and Enterprise end markets, The Enterprise end market is comprised of its servers and storage businesses. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Connectivity & Cloud Solutions segment.
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