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AdekaADKCF 88 Buyback Yield % is 3.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 2.34. GuruFocus rates ADKCF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.98. Among 348 Chemicals companies, Adeka ranks better than 90.8% 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 Adeka'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.
ADKCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Adeka'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.
Adeka Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Adeka's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adeka'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.
Adeka (ADKCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.58 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Adeka and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 2.34. Over the past decade, Adeka's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.58 to 4.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Adeka ranks #32 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Adeka's Buyback Yield % too high?
Adeka's current Buyback Yield % of 3.58 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 4.10. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Adeka's value of 3.58 is 35700% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adeka ranks #32 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adeka has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adeka's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Adeka ranks #32 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Adeka in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Adeka's value of 3.58 is 35700% above this benchmark. Historically, Adeka's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.58 to 4.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.34 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Adeka 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 Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.01, based on 348 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. Adeka's current Buyback Yield % of 3.58 is 35700% 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 Adeka and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adeka's current Buyback Yield % is 3.58, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 2.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adeka stock overvalued right now?
Adeka (ADKCF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 3.58. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.98, compared to a current price of $22.50 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.58, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34 and 35700% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. Adeka's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Adeka (ADKCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.58 as of Jul. 15, 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 Adeka (ADKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adeka stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.50 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.98.
Key valuation signals for ADKCF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.58 (53% above median its 10-year median of 2.34)
GF Value™: $16.98 vs. price of $22.50 (32.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35700% above the Chemicals median (#32 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adeka Corp is a Japanese firm engaged in the chemicals, food, and life sciences businesses. The Chemical Business produces additives for polyolefins, stabilizers, plasticizers, flame retardants, semiconductor materials, photoresists, surfactants, lubricants, and cosmetic raw materials. The Food Business manufactures margarines, shortenings, fats, and oils for chocolate and frying, plant-based foods, whipped cream, and mayonnaise. The Life Sciences Business develops agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicines, and functional food ingredients. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemical Business segment.
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