KLAXSWX:KLAC 86 Buyback Yield % is 0.62 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 2.11. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KLAC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF82.37. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks better than 80.18% 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 KLA'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 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA'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.
KLA Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA'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.
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.62 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 2.11. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #65 out of 328 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is KLA's Buyback Yield % too high?
KLA's current Buyback Yield % of 0.62 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 2.11. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #65 out of 328 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Buyback Yield % compare to ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #65 out of 328 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places KLA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 KLA and its competitors. KLA's current Buyback Yield % is 0.62, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 2.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.62. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF82.37, compared to a current price of CHF218.90 — trading 165.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.62, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 2.11. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.62 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 KLA (XSWX:KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF218.90 is trading 165.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF82.37.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLAC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.62 (71% below median its 10-year median of 2.11)
GF Value™: CHF82.37 vs. price of CHF218.90 (165.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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