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CelaneseFRA:DG3 +2.82%71 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DG3 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, Celanese ranks worse than 287356.03% 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 Celanese'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.
FRA:DG3 vs OLN, HUN, REX: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Celanese'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.
Celanese Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Celanese's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celanese'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.
Celanese (FRA:DG3) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors. Over the past decade, Celanese's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 10.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Celanese's Buyback Yield % too high?
Celanese's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 10.96. Based on the distribution chart, Celanese ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's Buyback Yield % compare to OLN and HUN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #999999 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Celanese in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Historically, Celanese's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 10.96 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 348 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 Celanese 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. Celanese'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 Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (FRA:DG3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.11, compared to a current price of €41.91 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 15, 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 Celanese (FRA:DG3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €41.91 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €60.11.
GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DG3:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: €60.11 vs. price of €41.91 (30.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DG3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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