WKEY (WISeKey International Holding) Buyback Yield %: -518.35 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


WKEY WISeKey International Holding Ltd WKEY
48 GF Score
Price $7.03
GF Value $2.29
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is WISeKey International Holding Buyback Yield %?

WISeKey International Holding WKEY -1.75% 48 Buyback Yield % is -518.35 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates WKEY with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Semiconductors companies, WISeKey International Holding ranks worse than 100% 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.

WISeKey International Holding's current buyback yield was -518.35%.


WISeKey International Holding Buyback Yield % Related Terms


WISeKey International Holding Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for WISeKey International Holding'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.

WISeKey International Holding Buyback Yield % Chart

WISeKey International Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.26 0.46 0.01 -67.48 -486.08

WISeKey International Holding Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Buyback Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.00 -56.75 -66.96 -463.53

WKEY vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, WISeKey International Holding'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.


WISeKey International Holding Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, WISeKey International Holding's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where WISeKey International Holding's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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WISeKey International Holding Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

WISeKey International Holding's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 429.266) / 88.3125
=-486.08%

WISeKey International Holding's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 429.266) / 88.3125
=-486.08%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -518.35 mean?
WISeKey International Holding (WKEY) has a Buyback Yield % of -518.35 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WISeKey International Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #326 out of 326 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is WISeKey International Holding's Buyback Yield % too high?
WISeKey International Holding's current Buyback Yield % is -518.35. Based on the distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #326 out of 326 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, WISeKey International Holding has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WISeKey International Holding's Buyback Yield % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #326 out of 326 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places WISeKey International Holding in the lower 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 WISeKey International Holding and its competitors. WISeKey International Holding's current Buyback Yield % is -518.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WISeKey International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WISeKey International Holding (WKEY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.29, compared to a current price of $7.03 — trading 206.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -518.35. WISeKey International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 WISeKey International Holding (WKEY), the current Buyback Yield % is -518.35 as of Jun. 29, 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 WISeKey International Holding (WKEY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WISeKey International Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.03 is trading 206.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.29. GuruFocus considers WISeKey International Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WKEY:

  • Buyback Yield %: -518.35
  • GF Value™: $2.29 vs. price of $7.03 (206.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WKEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


WISeKey International Holding Business Description

Address General-Guisan-Strasse 6, Zug, CHE, CH-6300
WISeKey International Holding Ltd at the forefront of authentication and cybersecurity technology. It develops, markets, hosts, and supports a range of solutions that enable the secure digital identification and communication of people, content, and objects, by generating digital identities that enable its clients to monetize their existing user bases and, at the same time, expand their own eco-system securely by ensuring only authenticated objects and people can connect. The WISeKey Group operates through five core verticals: SEALSQ, WISeSat, SEALCOIN, WISeID, & WISe.ART. It has two business segments. Semiconductors & ASICs. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Semiconductors segment.
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