The Kraft Heinz CoWBO:KHC -1.15%62 Buyback Yield % is 0.79 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates WBO:KHC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 558 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks better than 72.04% 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 Kraft Heinz Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Kraft Heinz Co'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:KHC vs GIS, HRL, MKC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Kraft Heinz Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Kraft Heinz Co'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.
The Kraft Heinz Co (WBO:KHC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.79 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #156 out of 558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Kraft Heinz Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.79 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Based on the distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #156 out of 558 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Kraft Heinz Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Kraft Heinz Co's Buyback Yield % compare to GIS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Kraft Heinz Co ranks #156 out of 558 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts The Kraft Heinz Co in the upper half of its industry. 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?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Kraft Heinz Co and its competitors. The Kraft Heinz Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.79, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Kraft Heinz Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co (WBO:KHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.99, compared to a current price of €21.99 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.79, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. The Kraft Heinz Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (WBO:KHC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.79 as of Jul. 09, 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 The Kraft Heinz Co (WBO:KHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Kraft Heinz Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €21.99 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.99.
GuruFocus considers The Kraft Heinz Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:KHC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.79 (22% below median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: €26.99 vs. price of €21.99 (18.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:KHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia. While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company's products are sold in more than 190 countries and territories.
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