Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) Buyback Yield %: 0.17 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 86% Below Median

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BKK:SMT Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL BKK:SMT
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Price ฿5.25
GF Value ฿1.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Buyback Yield %?

Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL BKK:SMT +9.38% 53 Buyback Yield % is 0.17 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 1.24. GuruFocus rates BKK:SMT with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Semiconductors companies, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks better than 68.83% 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.

Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's current buyback yield was 0.17%.


Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL'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.

Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Buyback Yield % Chart

Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Quarterly Data
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BKK:SMT vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL'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.


Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-11.705 + 0) / 870.38508
=1.34%

Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-5.587 + 0) / 1064.38596
=0.52%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.17 mean?
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.17 as of Jul. 25, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 2.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks #101 out of 324 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Buyback Yield % too high?
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's current Buyback Yield % of 0.17 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 2.29. Based on the distribution chart, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks #101 out of 324 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's Buyback Yield % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL ranks #101 out of 324 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.17 to 2.29 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Semiconductors 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 Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.81, compared to a current price of ฿5.25 — trading 190.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.17 as of Jul. 25, 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 Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SMT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿5.25 is trading 190.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.81. GuruFocus considers Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SMT:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.17 (86% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
  • GF Value™: ฿1.81 vs. price of ฿5.25 (190.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL Business Description

Address 586 Moo 2, Bang Pa-In Industrial Estate, Klongjig, Bang Pa-In, Ayutthya, THA, 13160
Stars Microelectronics (Thailand) PCL is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of integrated circuit boards. Its segments include Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS), Outsourced Assembly and Test (OSAT), and Fiber optical devices (Optical). Maximum revenue is generated from the Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) segment, which provides manufacturing, assembly, and sales of EMS.
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