ElementisELMTY -7.99%64 Buyback Yield % is 4.50 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ELMTY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Chemicals companies, Elementis ranks better than 92.84% 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 Elementis'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.
ELMTY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Elementis'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.
Elementis Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Elementis's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elementis'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.
Elementis (ELMTY) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.50 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Elementis and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #25 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Elementis' Buyback Yield % too high?
Elementis' current Buyback Yield % is 4.50. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Elementis' value of 4.50 is 22400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elementis ranks #25 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elementis has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elementis' Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Elementis ranks #25 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Elementis in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Elementis' value of 4.50 is 22400% above this benchmark. 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. Elementis's current Buyback Yield % of 4.50 is 22400% 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 Elementis 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. Elementis's current Buyback Yield % is 4.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elementis stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis (ELMTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.63, compared to a current price of $7.46 — trading 32.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.50 and 22400% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Elementis' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Elementis (ELMTY), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.50 as of Jun. 30, 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 Elementis (ELMTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elementis stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.46 is trading 32.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.63.
GuruFocus considers Elementis to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELMTY:
Buyback Yield %: 4.50
GF Value™: $5.63 vs. price of $7.46 (32.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22400% above the Chemicals median (#25 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELMTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elementis PLC manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and coatings. The company has two operating segments: Coatings and Personal Care. The Personal Care segment is engaged in the production of rheological modifiers and compounded products, including active ingredients for AP deodorants, for supply to personal care manufacturers. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the coating segment, which generates the majority of revenue from the production of rheological modifiers and additives for decorative and industrial coatings. Geographically, the company generates revenue from North America, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and the Rest of the world.
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