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H.B. Fuller CoFRA:HB1 83 Buyback Yield % is 1.59 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 783% above its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:HB1 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €56.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, H.B. Fuller Co ranks better than 79.31% 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 H.B. Fuller Co'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:HB1 vs HWKN, WDFC, AVNT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co'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.
H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.59 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. This is 783% above median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, H.B. Fuller Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 2.60. According to the industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #72 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.59 is 783% above median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 2.60. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 1.59 is 15800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #72 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Buyback Yield % compare to HWKN and WDFC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H.B. Fuller Co ranks #72 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places H.B. Fuller Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. H.B. Fuller Co's value of 1.59 is 15800% above this benchmark. Historically, H.B. Fuller Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.06 to 2.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.01, H.B. Fuller Co 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 0.01, 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.59 is 15800% 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 H.B. Fuller Co 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. H.B. Fuller Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.59, which is 783% above median its own 10-year median of 0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.93, compared to a current price of €48.60 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.59, which is 783% above median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 15800% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.59 as of Jul. 16, 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 H.B. Fuller Co (FRA:HB1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €48.60 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €56.93.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HB1:
Buyback Yield %: 1.59 (783% above median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: €56.93 vs. price of €48.60 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15800% above the Chemicals median (#72 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HB1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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