Kurita Water IndustriesFRA:KWI +3.39%88 Buyback Yield % is 1.48 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 1.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:KWI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €34.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 780 Industrial Products companies, Kurita Water Industries ranks better than 79.87% 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.
* 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:KWI vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kurita Water Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kurita Water Industries'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.
Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.48 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 1.69. Over the past decade, Kurita Water Industries' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 2.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #157 out of 780 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Kurita Water Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
Kurita Water Industries' current Buyback Yield % of 1.48 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #157 out of 780 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kurita Water Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurita Water Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kurita Water Industries ranks #157 out of 780 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kurita Water Industries in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Kurita Water Industries' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 2.74 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. 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 Kurita Water Industries and its competitors. Kurita Water Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 1.48, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 1.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurita Water Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.06, compared to a current price of €50.60 — trading 48.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.48, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 1.69. Kurita Water Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.48 as of Jul. 05, 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 Kurita Water Industries (FRA:KWI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurita Water Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €50.60 is trading 48.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.06.
GuruFocus considers Kurita Water Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KWI:
Buyback Yield %: 1.48 (12% below median its 10-year median of 1.69)
GF Value™: €34.06 vs. price of €50.60 (48.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KWI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. is a provider of water treatment solutions in Japan. It operates through two segments: the Electronic market and the General water treatment market. The company provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, systems, and services, including wastewater and ultrapure water solutions, facility maintenance, and environmental remediation, serving both industrial and household needs.
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