NV BekaertWBO:BEKB -1.61%67 Buyback Yield % is 4.75 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 980% above its 10-year median of 0.44. GuruFocus rates WBO:BEKB with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 780 Industrial Products companies, NV Bekaert ranks better than 95.13% 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 NV Bekaert'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.
WBO:BEKB vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, NV Bekaert'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.
NV Bekaert Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NV Bekaert's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NV Bekaert'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.
NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.75 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NV Bekaert and its competitors. This is 980% above median its historical median of 0.44. According to the industry distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #38 out of 780 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is NV Bekaert's Buyback Yield % too high?
NV Bekaert's current Buyback Yield % of 4.75 is 980% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. Based on the distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #38 out of 780 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NV Bekaert has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NV Bekaert's Buyback Yield % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #38 out of 780 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NV Bekaert in the top 5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 NV Bekaert and its competitors. NV Bekaert's current Buyback Yield % is 4.75, which is 980% above median its own 10-year median of 0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NV Bekaert stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.25, compared to a current price of €39.80 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.75, which is 980% above median its 10-year median of 0.44. NV Bekaert's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.75 as of Jul. 08, 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 NV Bekaert (WBO:BEKB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NV Bekaert stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €39.80 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €35.25.
GuruFocus considers NV Bekaert to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:BEKB:
Buyback Yield %: 4.75 (980% above median its 10-year median of 0.44)
GF Value™: €35.25 vs. price of €39.80 (12.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:BEKB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NV Bekaert SA uses metal treatment technologies to deliver a portfolio of steel wire products and coating solutions to customers. It operates in four segments: rubber reinforcement, steel wire solutions, specialty businesses, and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group. The company's products help reduce friction, improve corrosion resistance, and enhance adhesion with other materials. Bekaert's offerings are used across sectors such as automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods. The company operates in China, the USA, Belgium, India, Slovakia, and other countries. The majority of revenue is from international (Others).
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