YelpYELP -3.84%72 Buyback Yield % is 24.14 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 159% above its 10-year median of 9.32. GuruFocus rates YELP with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $44.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Interactive Media companies, Yelp ranks better than 97.8% 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 Yelp'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.
YELP vs TBLA, WBTN, UPWK: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Yelp'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.
Yelp Buyback Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Yelp's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yelp'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.
Yelp (YELP) has a Buyback Yield % of 24.14 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Yelp and its competitors. This is 159% above median its historical median of 9.32. Over the past decade, Yelp's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 29.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #5 out of 227 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Yelp's Buyback Yield % too high?
Yelp's current Buyback Yield % of 24.14 is 159% above median its 10-year median of 9.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 29.23. Based on the distribution chart, Yelp ranks #5 out of 227 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yelp has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yelp's Buyback Yield % compare to TBLA and WBTN?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Yelp ranks #5 out of 227 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Yelp in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Yelp's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 29.23 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Interactive Media 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 Yelp and its competitors. Yelp's current Buyback Yield % is 24.14, which is 159% above median its own 10-year median of 9.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yelp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp (YELP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $44.50, compared to a current price of $25.53 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 24.14, which is 159% above median its 10-year median of 9.32. Yelp's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Yelp (YELP), the current Buyback Yield % is 24.14 as of Jul. 08, 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 Yelp (YELP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yelp stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $25.53 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $44.50.
GuruFocus considers Yelp to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YELP:
Buyback Yield %: 24.14 (159% above median its 10-year median of 9.32)
GF Value™: $44.50 vs. price of $25.53 (42.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YELP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yelp Inc operates in the online content market based in the United States. It provides a web-based platform and mobile application to bridge the gap between businesses and consumers. The platform assists consumers through product reviews, tips, photos and videos thereby enabling them in making appropriate buying decisions and posting their feedbacks. Its products and services includes Advertising Products and Business Page Products. In addition, it also lets the buyers directly transact with businesses directly through its platform. Yelp generates revenue mainly from the sale of advertising on its website and mobile app to businesses. The company generates majority of the revenue from United States, and also has its presence in other countries.
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