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Ajinomoto CoAJINF -6.69%79 Buyback Yield % is 1.94 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 2.40. GuruFocus rates AJINF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 507 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Ajinomoto Co ranks better than 84.02% 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 Ajinomoto Co'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ajinomoto Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ajinomoto Co'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.
Ajinomoto Co (AJINF) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.94 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 2.40. Over the past decade, Ajinomoto Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 4.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #81 out of 507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is Ajinomoto Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ajinomoto Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.94 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 4.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Ajinomoto Co's value of 1.94 is 19300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #81 out of 507 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ajinomoto Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ajinomoto Co's Buyback Yield % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Ajinomoto Co ranks #81 out of 507 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ajinomoto Co in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Ajinomoto Co's value of 1.94 is 19300% above this benchmark. Historically, Ajinomoto Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 4.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.40 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Ajinomoto Co 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.01, based on 507 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.94 is 19300% 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 Ajinomoto Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods 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. Ajinomoto Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.94, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 2.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ajinomoto Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co (AJINF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.06, compared to a current price of $32.66 — trading 35.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.94, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 2.40 and 19300% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.01. Ajinomoto Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Ajinomoto Co (AJINF), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.94 as of Aug. 19, 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 Ajinomoto Co (AJINF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ajinomoto Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.66 is trading 35.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.06.
GuruFocus considers Ajinomoto Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AJINF:
Buyback Yield %: 1.94 (19% below median its 10-year median of 2.40)
GF Value™: $24.06 vs. price of $32.66 (35.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19300% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#81 of 507)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AJINF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ajinomoto was founded in 1909, and it began manufacturing the world's first umami seasoning, MSG, made from amino acids. It has since grown to be one of the top manufacturers of sauces and seasonings and has diversified into frozen foods and the manufacture of other amino acid-based materials. Its sauces and seasonings are sold across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas and are found in most supermarkets, making up approximately 60% of its revenue. The remaining 40% is roughly divided into the healthcare and others segment and the frozen food segment. Its healthcare and others segment also includes functional materials, which include an organic resin material, Ajinomoto Build-up Film, which is currently the industry standard for ABF substrates for semiconductors.
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