Bristow GroupVTOL +1.28%60 Buyback Yield % is 1.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.50. GuruFocus rates VTOL with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Oil & Gas companies, Bristow Group ranks better than 79.62% 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 Bristow Group'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.
VTOL vs ACDC, WBI, HLX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bristow Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bristow Group'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.
Bristow Group (VTOL) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.94 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Bristow Group and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.50. Over the past decade, Bristow Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.34 to 4.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #85 out of 417 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Bristow Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Bristow Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.94 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 4.96. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Bristow Group's value of 1.94 is 19300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #85 out of 417 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bristow Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bristow Group's Buyback Yield % compare to ACDC and WBI?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bristow Group ranks #85 out of 417 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Bristow Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Bristow Group's value of 1.94 is 19300% above this benchmark. Historically, Bristow Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.34 to 4.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.50 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Bristow Group 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 417 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. Bristow Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.94 is 19300% 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 Bristow Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bristow Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.94, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bristow Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group (VTOL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.40, compared to a current price of $41.92 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.94, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.50 and 19300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Bristow Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Bristow Group (VTOL), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.94 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bristow Group (VTOL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bristow Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.92 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.40.
GuruFocus considers Bristow Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VTOL:
Buyback Yield %: 1.94 (29% above median its 10-year median of 1.50)
GF Value™: $37.40 vs. price of $41.92 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19300% above the Oil & Gas median (#85 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTOL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bristow Group Inc is the provider of vertical flight solutions. The group provides aviation services to a broad base of offshore energy companies and government entities. Its business comprises three reportable segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. Its customers are in the UK, Norway, the USA, Nigeria, and Others. The offshore energy customers use services to transport personnel to, from and between offshore energy installations. The majority of revenue is generated from Offshore Energy Services.
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