Lam ResearchTSX:LRCX +2.37%66 Buyback Yield % is 1.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 3.14. GuruFocus rates TSX:LRCX with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of C$11.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 330 Semiconductors companies, Lam Research ranks better than 88.48% 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 Lam Research'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:LRCX vs AMAT, KLAC, TER: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Lam Research'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.
Lam Research Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lam Research's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lam Research'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.
Lam Research (TSX:LRCX) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lam Research and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 3.14. Over the past decade, Lam Research's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 18.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #38 out of 330 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Lam Research's Buyback Yield % too high?
Lam Research's current Buyback Yield % of 1.18 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.37 to a high of 18.16. Based on the distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #38 out of 330 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lam Research has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Research's Buyback Yield % compare to AMAT and KLAC?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lam Research ranks #38 out of 330 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lam Research in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Lam Research's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.37 to 18.16 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Lam Research and its competitors. Lam Research's current Buyback Yield % is 1.18, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 3.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research (TSX:LRCX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$11.88, compared to a current price of C$29.37 — trading 147.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.18, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 3.14. Lam Research's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Lam Research (TSX:LRCX), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.18 as of Jul. 09, 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 Lam Research (TSX:LRCX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Research stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$29.37 is trading 147.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$11.88.
GuruFocus considers Lam Research to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:LRCX:
Buyback Yield %: 1.18 (62% below median its 10-year median of 3.14)
GF Value™: C$11.88 vs. price of C$29.37 (147.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:LRCX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Research is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment manufacturers in the world. It specializes in deposition and etch, which entail the buildup of layers on a semiconductor and the subsequent selective removal of patterns from each layer. Lam holds the top market share in etch and holds the clear second share in deposition. It is more exposed to memory chipmakers for DRAM and NAND chips. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, and Micron.
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