5N PlusFPLSF -2.91%73 Buyback Yield % is -0.04 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates FPLSF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Chemicals companies, 5N Plus ranks worse than 56.47% 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 5N Plus'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.
FPLSF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, 5N Plus's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus (FPLSF) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.04 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on 5N Plus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #192 out of 340 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.5%.
Is 5N Plus' Buyback Yield % too high?
5N Plus' current Buyback Yield % is -0.04. Based on the distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #192 out of 340 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, 5N Plus has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5N Plus' Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #192 out of 340 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places 5N Plus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. 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 340 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 5N Plus 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. 5N Plus's current Buyback Yield % is -0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5N Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus (FPLSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.64, compared to a current price of $27.07 — trading 254.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.04. 5N Plus' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 5N Plus (FPLSF), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.04 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 5N Plus (FPLSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.07 is trading 254.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.64.
GuruFocus considers 5N Plus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FPLSF:
Buyback Yield %: -0.04
GF Value™: $7.64 vs. price of $27.07 (254.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FPLSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
5N Plus Inc is a Canadian-based company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials. It operates in two segments: Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The Specialty Semiconductors segment manufactures and sells products used in several applications such as renewable energy, space satellites, and imaging. The Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells products that are used in several applications in pharmaceutical & healthcare, industrial, and catalytic and extractive. Main products are sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial-grade metals, alloys, and engineered powders. The maximum revenue is derived from the Specialty Semiconductors segment.
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