AECIJSE:AFE +0.88%62 Buyback Yield % is 0.17 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates JSE:AFE with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R91.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Chemicals companies, AECI ranks better than 58.55% 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 AECI'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.
JSE:AFE vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, AECI'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.
AECI Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AECI's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AECI'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.
AECI (JSE:AFE) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.17 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, AECI's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #143 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is AECI's Buyback Yield % too high?
AECI's current Buyback Yield % of 0.17 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 6.08. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. AECI's value of 0.17 is 1600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AECI ranks #143 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #143 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts AECI in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. AECI's value of 0.17 is 1600% above this benchmark. Historically, AECI's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.01, AECI 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 345 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. AECI's current Buyback Yield % of 0.17 is 1600% 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 AECI 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. AECI's current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (JSE:AFE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R91.10, compared to a current price of R123.49 — trading 35.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.17, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 1600% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 AECI (JSE:AFE), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.17 as of Jul. 12, 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 AECI (JSE:AFE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R123.49 is trading 35.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R91.10.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AFE:
Buyback Yield %: 0.17 (66% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
GF Value™: R91.10 vs. price of R123.49 (35.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1600% above the Chemicals median (#143 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AFE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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