DSM-Firmenich AGDSMFF +2.71%54 Buyback Yield % is 5.94 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 180% above its 10-year median of 2.12. GuruFocus rates DSMFF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Chemicals companies, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks better than 96.85% 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 DSM-Firmenich 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.
DSMFF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, DSM-Firmenich 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, DSM-Firmenich AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSM-Firmenich 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.
DSM-Firmenich AG (DSMFF) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.94 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. This is 180% above median its historical median of 2.12. According to the industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #11 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
DSM-Firmenich AG's current Buyback Yield % of 5.94 is 180% above median its 10-year median of 2.12. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 5.94 is 29600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #11 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DSM-Firmenich AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSM-Firmenich AG's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, DSM-Firmenich AG ranks #11 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places DSM-Firmenich AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. DSM-Firmenich AG's value of 5.94 is 29600% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.12 vs. the industry median of 0.02, DSM-Firmenich AG 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 Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 349 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. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Buyback Yield % of 5.94 is 29600% 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 DSM-Firmenich AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSM-Firmenich AG's current Buyback Yield % is 5.94, which is 180% above median its own 10-year median of 2.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSM-Firmenich AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSM-Firmenich AG (DSMFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.90, compared to a current price of $88.19 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.94, which is 180% above median its 10-year median of 2.12 and 29600% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. DSM-Firmenich AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 DSM-Firmenich AG (DSMFF), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.94 as of Jul. 03, 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 DSM-Firmenich AG (DSMFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSM-Firmenich AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $88.19 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $88.90.
GuruFocus considers DSM-Firmenich AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DSMFF:
Buyback Yield %: 5.94 (180% above median its 10-year median of 2.12)
GF Value™: $88.90 vs. price of $88.19 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29600% above the Chemicals median (#11 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSM-Firmenich is a global science-based company formed in 2023 through the merger of DSM, a Dutch nutrition, health, and sustainable living player, and Switzerland-based Firmenich, the third-largest player in the flavor and fragrance market. The company serves a wide range of end-consumer markets providing nutrition solutions ranging from medical and early-life nutrition, fragrances for personal-, home-, and laundry-care brands, prestige perfumes, and other ingredients for food and beverage, home, and personal care. DSM-Firmenich has nearly 30,000 employees, with more than 2,000 scientists and engineers spread across 15 research and development facilities.
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