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Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Buyback Yield % Chart
BOM:509597 vs MMM, HON: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing 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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing 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.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 169 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 169 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's Buyback Yield % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 169 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.22. 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 0.22, based on 169 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. 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,578.03, compared to a current price of ₹847.60 — trading 46.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Aug. 12, 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 Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co (BOM:509597) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹847.60 is trading 46.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,578.03.
GuruFocus considers Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:509597:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹1,578.03 vs. price of ₹847.60 (46.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:509597 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardcastle & Waud Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of industrial chemicals. The company operates in three segments, including Industrial Chemicals, Investments, and Leasing Activities. The company manufactures chemicals for metalworking, electrical, engineering, and other related industries. Its products include heat treatment products, fluid power products, die-casting lubricants, cutting coolants, drawing compounds, rolling and coating oils, rust preventives, hot forging lubricants, cleaners, and industrial lubricants. The company generates key revenue from the Investment segment.
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