Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 74 Buyback Yield % is -0.06 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £33.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 61.86% 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 Smurfit WestRock'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:SWRL vs PKG, AMCR, IP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Buyback Yield % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.06 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #60 out of 97 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Buyback Yield % too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Buyback Yield % is -0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #60 out of 97 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Buyback Yield % compare to PKG and AMCR?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #60 out of 97 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.03. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Packaging & Containers companies is 0.03, based on 97 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Buyback Yield % is -0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £33.61, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.06. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.06 as of Jun. 27, 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £33.61.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
Buyback Yield %: -0.06
GF Value™: £33.61 vs. price of £33.79 (0.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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