Asahi KaseiAHKSF -0.87%74 Buyback Yield % is 0.08 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates AHKSF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Conglomerates companies, Asahi Kasei ranks worse than 52.75% 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 Asahi Kasei'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Asahi Kasei'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.
Asahi Kasei Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Asahi Kasei's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asahi Kasei'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.
Asahi Kasei (AHKSF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.08 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Asahi Kasei and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #96 out of 182 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Asahi Kasei's Buyback Yield % too high?
Asahi Kasei's current Buyback Yield % of 0.08 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.03. The Conglomerates industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Asahi Kasei's value of 0.08 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #96 out of 182 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asahi Kasei has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asahi Kasei's Buyback Yield % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Asahi Kasei ranks #96 out of 182 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Asahi Kasei in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Asahi Kasei's value of 0.08 is 23.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 0.11, Asahi Kasei has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 0.11, based on 182 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. Asahi Kasei's current Buyback Yield % of 0.08 is 23.8% below 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 Asahi Kasei and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asahi Kasei's current Buyback Yield % is 0.08, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asahi Kasei stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei (AHKSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.04, compared to a current price of $11.30 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.08, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 23.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.11. Asahi Kasei's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Asahi Kasei (AHKSF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.08 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 Asahi Kasei (AHKSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asahi Kasei stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.30 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.04.
GuruFocus considers Asahi Kasei to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AHKSF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.08 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: $8.04 vs. price of $11.30 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Conglomerates median (#96 of 182)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AHKSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asahi Kasei Corp is a Japanese industrial conglomerate mainly engaged in materials, housing, and healthcare businesses. The Health Care segment covers pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and critical care. The Housing segment includes housing and building materials businesses. The Material segment consists of environmental solutions, mobility & industry, AL business, and life innovation, such as digital solutions and comfort life. The Others segment includes plant and environmental engineering, research and information services, as well as staffing and placement businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material segment.
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