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Weyco GroupWEYS +2.00%70 Buyback Yield % is 1.22 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.81. GuruFocus rates WEYS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Weyco Group ranks better than 80.08% 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 Weyco 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.
WEYS vs DBI, RCKY, FWDI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Weyco 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.
Weyco Group Buyback Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Weyco Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Weyco 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.
Weyco Group (WEYS) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.22 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Weyco Group and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.81. Over the past decade, Weyco Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 5.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Weyco Group ranks #52 out of 261 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Weyco Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Weyco Group's current Buyback Yield % of 1.22 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 5.15. Based on the distribution chart, Weyco Group ranks #52 out of 261 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Weyco Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Weyco Group's Buyback Yield % compare to DBI and RCKY?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Weyco Group ranks #52 out of 261 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Weyco Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Weyco Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 5.15 over the past decade. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Weyco Group and its competitors. Weyco Group's current Buyback Yield % is 1.22, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Weyco Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weyco Group (WEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.56, compared to a current price of $39.25 — trading 37.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.22, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.81. Weyco Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Weyco Group (WEYS), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.22 as of Jul. 16, 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 Weyco Group (WEYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Weyco Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.25 is trading 37.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.56.
GuruFocus considers Weyco Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WEYS:
Buyback Yield %: 1.22 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.81)
GF Value™: $28.56 vs. price of $39.25 (37.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WEYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Weyco Group Inc is a company, engaged in the manufacturing, designing, and distribution of footwear. The company designs and markets footwear for men, women, and children. It markets its apparel, accessories, and footwear under the brand names of Florsheim, Nunn Bush, Stacy Adams, BOGS, Rafters, and Forsake. The company organizes its business into two segments; the North American wholesale operations and the North American retail operations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the wholesale segment under which its products are sold to footwear, department, and specialty stores, as well as e-commerce retailers. The company has operational footprints in the United States which generates key revenue, Canada, South Africa, and Australia.
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