The historical data trend for Volkswagen AG'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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Volkswagen AG'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.
Volkswagen AG Buyback Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Volkswagen AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volkswagen AG'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.
Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.38 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Volkswagen AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #54 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Volkswagen AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Volkswagen AG's current Buyback Yield % is 3.38. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Volkswagen AG's value of 3.38 is 1678.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #54 out of 339 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volkswagen AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volkswagen AG's Buyback Yield % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Volkswagen AG ranks #54 out of 339 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Volkswagen AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.19. Volkswagen AG's value of 3.38 is 1678.9% above this benchmark. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.19, based on 339 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. Volkswagen AG's current Buyback Yield % of 3.38 is 1678.9% 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 Volkswagen AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volkswagen AG's current Buyback Yield % is 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volkswagen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $119.44, compared to a current price of $83.85 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.38 and 1678.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 0.19. Volkswagen AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.38 as of Jun. 30, 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 Volkswagen AG (VLKAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volkswagen AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $83.85 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $119.44.
GuruFocus considers Volkswagen AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VLKAF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.38
GF Value™: $119.44 vs. price of $83.85 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1678.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#54 of 339)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLKAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volkswagen is the second-largest automotive original equipment manufacturer by vehicle sales globally, selling 9 million vehicles in 2025. Its four vehicle segments core (Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, and VW commercial), progressive (Audi, Lamborghini, and Bentley), sports luxury (Porsche), and Traton commercial vehicles (Traton, Scania, Navistar, MAN, and VW truck and bus) contribute 45%, 20%, 10%, and 13% to group revenue, respectively. It also has a vehicle software business (Cariad), batteries, power engineering production, and financial services.
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