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Lanxess AGCHIX:LXSD 64 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LXSD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Chemicals companies, Lanxess AG ranks worse than 289854.78% 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 Lanxess AG'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.
CHIX:LXSD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Lanxess AG's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Lanxess AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Lanxess AG's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 4.38. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #999999 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Lanxess AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Historically, Lanxess AG's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 4.38 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 Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.01, based on 345 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 Lanxess AG 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. Lanxess AG'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 Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.46, compared to a current price of €16.28 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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 Lanxess AG (CHIX:LXSD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €16.28 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.46.
GuruFocus considers Lanxess AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LXSD:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: €21.46 vs. price of €16.28 (24.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LXSD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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