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GeneDx HoldingsWGS +3.30%65 Buyback Yield % is -1.26 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates WGS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 81 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, GeneDx Holdings ranks better than 50.62% 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 GeneDx Holdings'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.
WGS vs NEO, CDNA, PSNL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, GeneDx Holdings'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.
GeneDx Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, GeneDx Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GeneDx Holdings'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.
GeneDx Holdings (WGS) has a Buyback Yield % of -1.26 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GeneDx Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GeneDx Holdings ranks #40 out of 81 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is GeneDx Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
GeneDx Holdings' current Buyback Yield % is -1.26. Based on the distribution chart, GeneDx Holdings ranks #40 out of 81 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GeneDx Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GeneDx Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to NEO and CDNA?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, GeneDx Holdings ranks #40 out of 81 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts GeneDx Holdings 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 GeneDx Holdings and its competitors. GeneDx Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is -1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GeneDx Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneDx Holdings (WGS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.77, compared to a current price of $90.32 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -1.26. GeneDx Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 GeneDx Holdings (WGS), the current Buyback Yield % is -1.26 as of Aug. 27, 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 GeneDx Holdings (WGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GeneDx Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $90.32 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.77.
GuruFocus considers GeneDx Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WGS:
Buyback Yield %: -1.26
GF Value™: $73.77 vs. price of $90.32 (22.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GeneDx Holdings Corp focuses on genomics, creating the foundation for providing genomic information at scale and pioneering exome and genome sequencing for rare and ultra-rare genetic pediatric disorders. The company believes exome and genome testing will become the standard for diagnosing genetic disease, with the potential to transform healthcare from reactive to proactive. It aims to advance precision medicine by offering genetic diagnoses at the earliest moments, driving improved outcomes, and fueling discovery with genomic intelligence. Its operating segment mainly provides pediatric and rare disease diagnostics, focusing on whole exome and genome sequencing and, to a lesser extent, data and information services.
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