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RP Optical LabXTAE:RPOL -0.46%16 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XTAE:RPOL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 627 Hardware companies, RP Optical Lab ranks worse than 159489.47% 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 RP Optical Lab'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.
XTAE:RPOL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, RP Optical Lab's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RP Optical Lab'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.
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on RP Optical Lab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #999999 out of 627 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is RP Optical Lab's Buyback Yield % too high?
RP Optical Lab's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #999999 out of 627 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RP Optical Lab has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RP Optical Lab's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, RP Optical Lab ranks #999999 out of 627 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places RP Optical Lab in the lower 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 Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware 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 RP Optical Lab and its competitors. RP Optical Lab's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RP Optical Lab stock overvalued right now?
RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.00. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. RP Optical Lab's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 RP Optical Lab (XTAE:RPOL), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 21, 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.
RP Optical Lab Ltd is engaged in developing and producing Electro-Optical modules. It is in the field of thermal imaging and is involved in the defense, homeland security, medical, and commercial markets. Its products and services are Opto-Mechanical Design, Lenses, Video Engine, Cameras & Cores, and Multi-Sensor Systems.
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