VericelVCEL +7.76%81 Buyback Yield % is -0.26 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates VCEL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 743 Biotechnology companies, Vericel ranks better than 77.93% 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 Vericel'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.
VCEL vs PVLA, TSHA, GENB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vericel'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.
Vericel Buyback Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vericel's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vericel'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.
Vericel (VCEL) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.26 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Vericel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vericel ranks #164 out of 743 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Vericel's Buyback Yield % too high?
Vericel's current Buyback Yield % is -0.26. Based on the distribution chart, Vericel ranks #164 out of 743 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vericel has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vericel's Buyback Yield % compare to PVLA and TSHA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Vericel ranks #164 out of 743 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Vericel in the top 22% 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Biotechnology 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 Vericel and its competitors. Vericel's current Buyback Yield % is -0.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vericel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vericel (VCEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $54.29, compared to a current price of $46.23 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.26. Vericel's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 Vericel (VCEL), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.26 as of Jun. 28, 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 Vericel (VCEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vericel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $46.23 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $54.29.
GuruFocus considers Vericel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VCEL:
Buyback Yield %: -0.26
GF Value™: $54.29 vs. price of $46.23 (14.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VCEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vericel Corp is a fully integrated commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company and a provider of therapies for the sports medicine and severe burn care markets. It markets cell therapy products in the United States, MACI (autologous cultured chondrocytes on porcine collagen membrane); Epicel (cultured epidermal autografts); and NexoBrid. The Company operates its business in the U.S. in one reportable segment; the research, product development, manufacture, and distribution of cellular therapies and specialty biologics for use in the treatment of specific conditions.
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