Lockheed MartinXSWX:LMT +1.83%77 Buyback Yield % is 1.87 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LMT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF430.25. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 129 Aerospace & Defense companies, Lockheed Martin ranks better than 93.02% 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 Lockheed Martin'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.
XSWX:LMT vs HWM, GD, TDG: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Lockheed Martin'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.
Lockheed Martin Buyback Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Lockheed Martin's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lockheed Martin'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.
Lockheed Martin (XSWX:LMT) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.87 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lockheed Martin and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, Lockheed Martin's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.10 to 7.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Lockheed Martin ranks #9 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Lockheed Martin's Buyback Yield % too high?
Lockheed Martin's current Buyback Yield % of 1.87 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 7.19. Based on the distribution chart, Lockheed Martin ranks #9 out of 129 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lockheed Martin has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lockheed Martin's Buyback Yield % compare to HWM and GD?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Lockheed Martin ranks #9 out of 129 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lockheed Martin in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Lockheed Martin's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.10 to 7.19 over the past decade. 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Lockheed Martin and its competitors. Lockheed Martin's current Buyback Yield % is 1.87, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lockheed Martin stock overvalued right now?
Lockheed Martin (XSWX:LMT) has a current Buyback Yield % of 1.87. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF430.25, compared to a current price of CHF417.60 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.87, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 2.71. Lockheed Martin's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Lockheed Martin (XSWX:LMT), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.87 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 Lockheed Martin (XSWX:LMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lockheed Martin stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF417.60 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF430.25.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LMT:
Buyback Yield %: 1.87 (31% below median its 10-year median of 2.71)
GF Value™: CHF430.25 vs. price of CHF417.60 (2.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since it won the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program in 2001. Aeronautics is Lockheed's largest segment, which derives upward of two-thirds of its revenue from the F-35. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, mainly encompassing the Sikorsky helicopter business; missiles and fire control, which creates missiles and missile defense systems; and space systems, which produces satellites and receives equity income from the United Launch Alliance joint venture.
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