Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Buyback Yield %: 0.00 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


FRA:SMM Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd FRA:SMM
58 GF Score
Price €2.96
GF Value €1.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sumitomo Chemical Co Buyback Yield %?

Sumitomo Chemical Co FRA:SMM +4.81% 58 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, Sumitomo Chemical Co 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.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's current buyback yield was 0.00%.


Sumitomo Chemical Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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Sumitomo Chemical Co Buyback Yield % Chart

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FRA:SMM vs DOW: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Sumitomo Chemical 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.


Sumitomo Chemical Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Chemical Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Sumitomo Chemical Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Sumitomo Chemical Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 4524.87162
=0.00%

Sumitomo Chemical Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 0) / 4524.87162
=0.00%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 mean?
Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Chemical Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Sumitomo Chemical Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Chemical Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.06. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Chemical Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sumitomo Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Historically, Sumitomo Chemical Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.06 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 0.02, 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 Sumitomo Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Chemical Co'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 Sumitomo Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.87, compared to a current price of €2.96 — trading 58.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Sumitomo Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 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 Sumitomo Chemical Co (FRA:SMM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €2.96 is trading 58.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.87. GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Chemical Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SMM:

  • Buyback Yield %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €1.87 vs. price of €2.96 (58.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sumitomo Chemical Co Business Description

Address 2-7-1 Nihonbashi, Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-6020
Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd is a Japanese chemical manufacturer. The company operates through six segments. Advanced Medical Solutions covers small molecule drugs, medical oligonucleotides, and regenerative medicine contract manufacturing. Agro & Life Solutions provides pesticides, fertilizers, agricultural materials, insecticides, and feed additives. Essential & Green Materials include synthetic resins, industrial chemicals, methacrylics, aluminum, alumina, and synthetic rubber. ICT & Mobility Solutions handles optical products, semiconductor materials, touch panels, engineering plastics, and battery materials. Sumitomo Pharma focuses on small-molecule drugs, while Others include reagents, energy, plant engineering, transport, and warehousing.
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