Intuitive SurgicalTSX:ISRG +1.76%75 Buyback Yield % is 2.27 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 454% above its 10-year median of 0.41. GuruFocus rates TSX:ISRG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of C$31.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 347 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Intuitive Surgical ranks better than 88.76% 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.
Intuitive Surgical Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Surgical'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:ISRG vs BDX, MDLN, RMD: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical Buyback Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Intuitive Surgical's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Surgical'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.
Intuitive Surgical (TSX:ISRG) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.27 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. This is 454% above median its historical median of 0.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #39 out of 347 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Intuitive Surgical's Buyback Yield % too high?
Intuitive Surgical's current Buyback Yield % of 2.27 is 454% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #39 out of 347 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Surgical has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Surgical's Buyback Yield % compare to BDX and MDLN?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Intuitive Surgical ranks #39 out of 347 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Intuitive Surgical in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Intuitive Surgical and its competitors. Intuitive Surgical's current Buyback Yield % is 2.27, which is 454% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Surgical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical (TSX:ISRG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$31.84, compared to a current price of C$22.50 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.27, which is 454% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Intuitive Surgical's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Intuitive Surgical (TSX:ISRG), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.27 as of Jul. 06, 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 Intuitive Surgical (TSX:ISRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Surgical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$22.50 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.84.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Surgical to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ISRG:
Buyback Yield %: 2.27 (454% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: C$31.84 vs. price of C$22.50 (29.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ISRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive develops, produces, and markets a robotic system for assisting minimally invasive surgery. It also provides the instrumentation, disposable accessories, and warranty services for the system. The company has placed more than 10,000 da Vinci systems in hospitals worldwide, with more than 6,000 installations in the US and a growing number in emerging markets.
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