SafranXSWX:SAF 90 Buyback Yield % is 0.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SAF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF244.03. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 128 Aerospace & Defense companies, Safran ranks better than 85.16% 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 Safran'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:SAF vs GE, RTX, BA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Safran'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.
Safran Buyback Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Safran's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Safran'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.
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Safran and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #19 out of 128 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is Safran's Buyback Yield % too high?
Safran's current Buyback Yield % of 0.97 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.26. Based on the distribution chart, Safran ranks #19 out of 128 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Safran has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Safran's Buyback Yield % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Safran ranks #19 out of 128 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Safran in the top 15% 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 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 Safran and its competitors. Safran's current Buyback Yield % is 0.97, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Safran stock overvalued right now?
Safran (XSWX:SAF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.97. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF244.03, compared to a current price of CHF288.00 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.97, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.26. Safran's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.97 as of Jun. 25, 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 Safran (XSWX:SAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Safran stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF288.00 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF244.03.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SAF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.97 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: CHF244.03 vs. price of CHF288.00 (18% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Safran is a key player in the global commercial and military aerospace propulsion and equipment sectors. The group has three reportable segments: aerospace propulsion (commercial and military aircraft engines and spare parts); aircraft equipment, defense, and aerosystems (diversified business supplying components ranging from landing gear to avionics); and aircraft interiors (seats, cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems). Safran is a partner to the CFM joint venture with GE Aviation, which produces narrow-body engines.
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