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WillScot HoldingsWSC -2.75%77 Buyback Yield % is 1.82 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 4.31. GuruFocus rates WSC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 428 Business Services companies, WillScot Holdings ranks better than 72.9% 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 WillScot 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.
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, WillScot 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.
WillScot Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, WillScot Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WillScot 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.
WillScot Holdings (WSC) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.82 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on WillScot Holdings and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 4.31. According to the industry distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #116 out of 428 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is WillScot Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
WillScot Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 1.82 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 4.31. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. WillScot Holdings' value of 1.82 is 1482.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #116 out of 428 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, WillScot Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WillScot Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to EQPT and HRI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, WillScot Holdings ranks #116 out of 428 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts WillScot Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. WillScot Holdings' value of 1.82 is 1482.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.31 vs. the industry median of 0.12, WillScot Holdings 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 0.12, based on 428 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. WillScot Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 1.82 is 1482.6% 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 WillScot Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WillScot Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 1.82, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 4.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WillScot Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WillScot Holdings (WSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.73, compared to a current price of $25.82 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.82, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 4.31 and 1482.6% above the Business Services industry median of 0.12. WillScot Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 WillScot Holdings (WSC), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.82 as of Aug. 07, 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 WillScot Holdings (WSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WillScot Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.82 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.73.
GuruFocus considers WillScot Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WSC:
Buyback Yield %: 1.82 (58% below median its 10-year median of 4.31)
GF Value™: $36.73 vs. price of $25.82 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1482.6% above the Business Services median (#116 of 428)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WillScot Holdings Corp designs, delivers, and services on-site, on-demand space solutions for clients. The company offers turnkey solutions in construction, education, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and entertainment sectors. The products of the company include modular office complexes, mobile offices, classrooms, blast-resistant modules, clearspan structures, sanitation solutions, portable storage containers, and climate-controlled containers and trailers.
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