Heidelberg Materials AGHDLMY +4.77%78 Buyback Yield % is 1.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates HDLMY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 84 Building Materials companies, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks better than 76.19% 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.
HDLMY vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Buyback Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Heidelberg Materials AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.29 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Heidelberg Materials AG's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.51 to 3.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #20 out of 84 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current Buyback Yield % of 1.29 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 3.53. The Building Materials industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 1.29 is 1072.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #20 out of 84 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's Buyback Yield % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #20 out of 84 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Heidelberg Materials AG in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 1.29 is 1072.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidelberg Materials AG's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.51 to 3.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 0.11, Heidelberg Materials AG 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 Building Materials company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Building Materials companies is 0.11, based on 84 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. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Buyback Yield % of 1.29 is 1072.7% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.82, compared to a current price of $39.32 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.29, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 1072.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 0.11. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.29 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (HDLMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.32 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.82.
GuruFocus considers Heidelberg Materials AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HDLMY:
Buyback Yield %: 1.29 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: $23.82 vs. price of $39.32 (65.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1072.7% above the Building Materials median (#20 of 84)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HDLMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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