Wheels Up ExperienceUP +17.32%48 Buyback Yield % is 0.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 533% above its 10-year median of 0.09. GuruFocus rates UP with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Transportation companies, Wheels Up Experience ranks better than 61.96% 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.
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Wheels Up Experience Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wheels Up Experience'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.
UP vs ASLE, ICTSF, SKAS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Wheels Up Experience'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.
Wheels Up Experience Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Wheels Up Experience's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wheels Up Experience'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.
Wheels Up Experience (UP) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.57 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Wheels Up Experience and its competitors. This is 533% above median its historical median of 0.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Wheels Up Experience ranks #105 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Wheels Up Experience's Buyback Yield % too high?
Wheels Up Experience's current Buyback Yield % of 0.57 is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.09. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Wheels Up Experience's value of 0.57 is 612.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wheels Up Experience ranks #105 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wheels Up Experience has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wheels Up Experience's Buyback Yield % compare to ASLE and ICTSF?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Wheels Up Experience ranks #105 out of 276 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Wheels Up Experience in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Wheels Up Experience's value of 0.57 is 612.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.09 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Wheels Up Experience has consistently been above the industry average. 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 276 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. Wheels Up Experience's current Buyback Yield % of 0.57 is 612.5% 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 Wheels Up Experience and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wheels Up Experience's current Buyback Yield % is 0.57, which is 533% above median its own 10-year median of 0.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wheels Up Experience stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheels Up Experience (UP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.19, compared to a current price of $8.33 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.57, which is 533% above median its 10-year median of 0.09 and 612.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.08. Wheels Up Experience's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Wheels Up Experience (UP), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.57 as of Jun. 29, 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 Wheels Up Experience (UP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheels Up Experience stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.33 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.19.
GuruFocus considers Wheels Up Experience to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UP:
Buyback Yield %: 0.57 (533% above median its 10-year median of 0.09)
GF Value™: $6.19 vs. price of $8.33 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 612.5% above the Transportation median (#105 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wheels Up Experience Inc is a provider of on-demand private aviation. The company offers a private aviation solution with a large and diverse aircraft fleet, delivered through a mix of charter solutions and its membership program that utilizes its controlled aircraft fleet and a network of safety-vetted charter operators. Through its partnership firm, it provides members and customers with an offering across private and premium commercial travel. It generates the majority of its revenue from member and customer flights through its membership program and charter solutions, as well as from membership fees and other activities and services, including group charter flights, cargo flights, and special missions. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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