Zebra TechnologiesZBRA +1.21%78 Buyback Yield % is 5.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 307% above its 10-year median of 1.47. GuruFocus rates ZBRA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $335.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Hardware companies, Zebra Technologies ranks better than 95.87% 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.
Zebra Technologies Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zebra Technologies'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.
ZBRA vs VIAV, AAOI, VSAT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Zebra Technologies'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.
Zebra Technologies Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Zebra Technologies's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zebra Technologies'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.
Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Zebra Technologies and its competitors. This is 307% above median its historical median of 1.47. Over the past decade, Zebra Technologies' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Zebra Technologies ranks #30 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Zebra Technologies' Buyback Yield % too high?
Zebra Technologies' current Buyback Yield % of 5.99 is 307% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 7.53. Based on the distribution chart, Zebra Technologies ranks #30 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zebra Technologies has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zebra Technologies' Buyback Yield % compare to VIAV and AAOI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Zebra Technologies ranks #30 out of 727 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Zebra Technologies in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Zebra Technologies' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 7.53 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 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 Zebra Technologies and its competitors. Zebra Technologies's current Buyback Yield % is 5.99, which is 307% above median its own 10-year median of 1.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zebra Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $335.55, compared to a current price of $270.41 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.99, which is 307% above median its 10-year median of 1.47. Zebra Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Zebra Technologies (ZBRA), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.99 as of Jul. 06, 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 Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zebra Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $270.41 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $335.55.
GuruFocus considers Zebra Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ZBRA:
Buyback Yield %: 5.99 (307% above median its 10-year median of 1.47)
GF Value™: $335.55 vs. price of $270.41 (19.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZBRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zebra Technologies is the largest provider of automatic identification and data capture technology to enterprises. Its solutions include barcode printers and scanners, mobile computers, and workflow optimization software. The firm primarily serves the retail, transportation logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare markets, designing custom solutions to improve efficiency at its customers.
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