UnicharmFRA:UN4 -0.98%84 Buyback Yield % is 2.02 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 248% above its 10-year median of 0.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:UN4 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 557 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Unicharm ranks better than 82.94% 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 Unicharm'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:UN4 vs PG, CL, KVUE: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Unicharm'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.
Unicharm Buyback Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Unicharm's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unicharm'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.
Unicharm (FRA:UN4) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.02 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Unicharm and its competitors. This is 248% above median its historical median of 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #95 out of 557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Unicharm's Buyback Yield % too high?
Unicharm's current Buyback Yield % of 2.02 is 248% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Based on the distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #95 out of 557 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Unicharm has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unicharm's Buyback Yield % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Unicharm ranks #95 out of 557 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Unicharm in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Unicharm and its competitors. Unicharm's current Buyback Yield % is 2.02, which is 248% above median its own 10-year median of 0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unicharm stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicharm (FRA:UN4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.16, compared to a current price of €5.05 — trading 29.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.02, which is 248% above median its 10-year median of 0.58. Unicharm's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Unicharm (FRA:UN4), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.02 as of Jul. 11, 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 Unicharm (FRA:UN4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unicharm stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.05 is trading 29.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.16.
GuruFocus considers Unicharm to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UN4:
Buyback Yield %: 2.02 (248% above median its 10-year median of 0.58)
GF Value™: €7.16 vs. price of €5.05 (29.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UN4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Focusing on personal hygiene products utilizing nonwoven fabric, Unicharm is the largest manufacturer of disposable baby diapers and feminine sanitary and adult incontinence products in Japan and Asia. Its personal care business accounted for around 80% of its sales as of 2025, with the balance mainly from pet care. Unicharm generates around 60% of its revenue from overseas, of which nearly three-fourths are from Asia, mostly China, Indonesia, and Thailand. India is the fastest-growing market, followed by Vietnam. Outside Asia, Unicharm operates in Saudi Arabia, the Americas, and Europe. Drugstores, supermarkets, baby product specialty stores, and e-commerce are the key sales channels.
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