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EcovystFRA:PQGA -2.73%81 Buyback Yield % is 5.90 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 1035% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:PQGA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Chemicals companies, Ecovyst ranks better than 97.43% 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 Ecovyst'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:PQGA vs SCL, LWLG, ODC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ecovyst'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.
Ecovyst Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ecovyst's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecovyst'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.
Ecovyst (FRA:PQGA) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.90 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Ecovyst and its competitors. This is 1035% above median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecovyst ranks #9 out of 350 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Ecovyst's Buyback Yield % too high?
Ecovyst's current Buyback Yield % of 5.90 is 1035% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Ecovyst's value of 5.90 is 58900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecovyst ranks #9 out of 350 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ecovyst has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecovyst's Buyback Yield % compare to SCL and LWLG?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ecovyst ranks #9 out of 350 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Ecovyst in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Ecovyst's value of 5.90 is 58900% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Ecovyst 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 350 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. Ecovyst's current Buyback Yield % of 5.90 is 58900% 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 Ecovyst 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. Ecovyst's current Buyback Yield % is 5.90, which is 1035% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecovyst stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecovyst (FRA:PQGA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.73, compared to a current price of €10.70 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.90, which is 1035% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 58900% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. Ecovyst's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Ecovyst (FRA:PQGA), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.90 as of Jul. 21, 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 Ecovyst (FRA:PQGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecovyst stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.70 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.73.
GuruFocus considers Ecovyst to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PQGA:
Buyback Yield %: 5.90 (1035% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: €10.73 vs. price of €10.70 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58900% above the Chemicals median (#9 of 350)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PQGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecovyst Inc is an integrated and provider of materials, specialty catalysts and services. Its products contribute to lower emissions and cleaner air, higher fuel efficiency and cleaner fuels, and key enablers to advance transition to clean energy. The company has one operating segment. The Company's single reportable segment, Ecoservices, derives its revenue through the sale of virgin and regenerated sulfuric acid products and services.
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