Where Food Comes FromWFCF +6.18%79 Buyback Yield % is 2.80 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 1.46. GuruFocus rates WFCF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 434 Business Services companies, Where Food Comes From ranks better than 82.49% 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.
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Where Food Comes From Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Where Food Comes From'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.
WFCF vs ANPA, DLHC, TISI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Where Food Comes From'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.
Where Food Comes From Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Where Food Comes From's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Where Food Comes From'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.
Where Food Comes From (WFCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.80 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Where Food Comes From and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 1.46. Over the past decade, Where Food Comes From's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 7.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Where Food Comes From ranks #76 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Where Food Comes From's Buyback Yield % too high?
Where Food Comes From's current Buyback Yield % of 2.80 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 1.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 7.44. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Where Food Comes From's value of 2.80 is 3400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Where Food Comes From ranks #76 out of 434 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Where Food Comes From has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Where Food Comes From's Buyback Yield % compare to ANPA and DLHC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Where Food Comes From ranks #76 out of 434 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Where Food Comes From in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Where Food Comes From's value of 2.80 is 3400% above this benchmark. Historically, Where Food Comes From's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.03 to 7.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.46 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Where Food Comes From 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 Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.08, based on 434 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. Where Food Comes From's current Buyback Yield % of 2.80 is 3400% 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 Where Food Comes From and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Where Food Comes From's current Buyback Yield % is 2.80, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 1.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Where Food Comes From stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Where Food Comes From (WFCF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.42, compared to a current price of $15.62 — trading 25.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.80, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 1.46 and 3400% above the Business Services industry median of 0.08. Where Food Comes From's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Where Food Comes From (WFCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.80 as of Jul. 02, 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 Where Food Comes From (WFCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Where Food Comes From stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.62 is trading 25.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.42.
GuruFocus considers Where Food Comes From to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WFCF:
Buyback Yield %: 2.80 (92% above median its 10-year median of 1.46)
GF Value™: $12.42 vs. price of $15.62 (25.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3400% above the Business Services median (#76 of 434)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WFCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Where Food Comes From Inc is a third-party food verification company conducting both on-site and desk audits to verify that claims being made about livestock, food, other high-value specialty crops and agricultural and aquaculture products are accurate. The company supports farmers, ranchers, vineyards, wineries, processors, retailers, distributors, trade associations, and restaurants with a wide variety of value-added services provided through its family of verifiers, including International Certification Services, Validus Verification Services, and others. It also provides a wide range of professional consulting services. It generates the majority of its revenue from Verification and certification services.
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