International Business MachinesXSWX:IBM 69 Buyback Yield % is 0.15 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IBM with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF187.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Software companies, International Business Machines ranks better than 61.39% 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.
* 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.
International Business Machines Buyback Yield % Chart
XSWX:IBM vs ACN, FISV, FIS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, International Business Machines'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.
International Business Machines Buyback Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, International Business Machines's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Business Machines'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.
International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.15 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on International Business Machines and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #505 out of 1308 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is International Business Machines' Buyback Yield % too high?
International Business Machines' current Buyback Yield % of 0.15 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. Based on the distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #505 out of 1308 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Business Machines has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Business Machines' Buyback Yield % compare to ACN and FISV?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, International Business Machines ranks #505 out of 1308 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts International Business Machines 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 Software company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Software 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 International Business Machines and its competitors. International Business Machines's current Buyback Yield % is 0.15, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Business Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF187.83, compared to a current price of CHF230.15 — trading 22.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.15, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 0.32. International Business Machines' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.15 as of Jul. 06, 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 International Business Machines (XSWX:IBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Business Machines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF230.15 is trading 22.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF187.83.
GuruFocus considers International Business Machines to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IBM:
Buyback Yield %: 0.15 (53% below median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: CHF187.83 vs. price of CHF230.15 (22.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Business Machines Business Description
Incorporated in 1911, International Business Machines, or IBM, is one of the oldest technology companies in the world. It provides software, IT consulting services, and hardware to help business customers modernize their technology workflows. IBM operates in 175 countries and employs approximately 300,000 people. The company has a robust roster of business partners to service its clients, which includes 95% of all Fortune 500 companies. IBM's products, including Red Hat, watsonx, and mainframes, handle some of the world's most important data workloads in areas like finance and retail.
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