WaldencastWALD -4.00%40 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 556 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waldencast ranks worse than 179855.94% 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 Waldencast'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.
WALD vs ACU, NUS, SKIN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Waldencast'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.
Waldencast Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waldencast's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waldencast'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.
Waldencast (WALD) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #999999 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Waldencast's Buyback Yield % too high?
Waldencast's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #999999 out of 556 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's Buyback Yield % compare to ACU and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #999999 out of 556 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Waldencast in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 556 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. 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 Waldencast and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Waldencast's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.48, compared to a current price of $1.68 — trading 51.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 03, 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.68 is trading 51.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.48.
GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WALD:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $3.48 vs. price of $1.68 (51.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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