* 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:UAL vs DAL, LUV, AAL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines 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.
United Airlines Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines 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.
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.71 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 4.76. According to the industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #99 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Buyback Yield % of 0.71 is 85% below median its 10-year median of 4.76. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. United Airlines Holdings' value of 0.71 is 787.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #99 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to DAL and LUV?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Airlines Holdings ranks #99 out of 276 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts United Airlines Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. United Airlines Holdings' value of 0.71 is 787.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.76 vs. the industry median of 0.08, United Airlines 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 Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 276 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. United Airlines Holdings's current Buyback Yield % of 0.71 is 787.5% 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 United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Airlines Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is 0.71, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 4.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.71. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.37, compared to a current price of CHF110.06 — trading 73.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.71, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 4.76 and 787.5% above the Transportation industry median of 0.08. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.71 as of Jun. 29, 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 United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF110.06 is trading 73.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.37.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:
Buyback Yield %: 0.71 (85% below median its 10-year median of 4.76)
GF Value™: CHF63.37 vs. price of CHF110.06 (73.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 787.5% above the Transportation median (#99 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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