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Bath & Body WorksWBO:LBRA -3.72%61 Buyback Yield % is 6.56 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 4.30. GuruFocus rates WBO:LBRA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Retail - Cyclical companies, Bath & Body Works ranks better than 94.89% 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 Bath & Body Works'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:LBRA vs MNSO, RH, ASO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Bath & Body Works'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.
Bath & Body Works Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bath & Body Works's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bath & Body Works'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.
Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) has a Buyback Yield % of 6.56 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Bath & Body Works and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 4.30. Over the past decade, Bath & Body Works' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.21 to 25.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #21 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Bath & Body Works' Buyback Yield % too high?
Bath & Body Works' current Buyback Yield % of 6.56 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 25.69. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Bath & Body Works' value of 6.56 is 4585.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #21 out of 411 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bath & Body Works has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bath & Body Works' Buyback Yield % compare to MNSO and RH?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bath & Body Works ranks #21 out of 411 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Bath & Body Works in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Bath & Body Works' value of 6.56 is 4585.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bath & Body Works' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.21 to 25.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.30 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Bath & Body Works 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 411 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. Bath & Body Works's current Buyback Yield % of 6.56 is 4585.7% 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 Bath & Body Works and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bath & Body Works's current Buyback Yield % is 6.56, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 4.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bath & Body Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.17, compared to a current price of €17.47 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 6.56, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 4.30 and 4585.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Bath & Body Works' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA), the current Buyback Yield % is 6.56 as of Jul. 15, 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 Bath & Body Works (WBO:LBRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bath & Body Works stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.47 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.17.
GuruFocus considers Bath & Body Works to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:LBRA:
Buyback Yield %: 6.56 (53% above median its 10-year median of 4.30)
GF Value™: €29.17 vs. price of €17.47 (40.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4585.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#21 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:LBRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bath & Body Works is a specialty home fragrance and fragrant body care retailer operating under the Bath & Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, and White Barn brands. The company generates most of its business in North America, with just 4% of sales from international markets in fiscal 2025. For fiscal 2025, 77% of sales stemmed from the brick-and-mortar network of more than 1,900 retail stores, similar to 2024 levels, as consumer shopping patterns remained normal. Future growth is expected from store upgrades, digital and international channels, as well as adjacent category expansions like men's and lip.
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