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The historical data trend for Covestro AG'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.
LTS:0RBE vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Covestro 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.
Covestro AG Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Covestro AG's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covestro 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.
Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE) has a Buyback Yield % of -9.42 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Covestro AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #288 out of 350 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is Covestro AG's Buyback Yield % too high?
Covestro AG's current Buyback Yield % is -9.42. Based on the distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #288 out of 350 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Covestro AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covestro AG's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Covestro AG ranks #288 out of 350 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Covestro AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. 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. 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 Covestro AG 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. Covestro AG's current Buyback Yield % is -9.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covestro AG stock overvalued right now?
Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE) has a current Buyback Yield % of -9.42. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.48, compared to a current price of €59.83 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -9.42. Covestro AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE), the current Buyback Yield % is -9.42 as of Jul. 20, 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 Covestro AG (LTS:0RBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covestro AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €59.83 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.48.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0RBE:
Buyback Yield %: -9.42
GF Value™: €50.48 vs. price of €59.83 (18.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covestro AG is a player in the polymer materials field. The firm is engaged in polyurethanes and polycarbonates products. It also has a sizable speciality chemicals business that is focused on coatings and adhesives. Demand for the company's products is driven by cyclical end markets, such as automotive, construction, and furniture. The company's segment includes Performance Materials and Solutions & Specialties. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Solutions & Specialties segment. The Solutions & Specialties segment includes six business entities: Engineering Plastics; Coatings & Adhesives; Tailored Urethanes; Thermoplastic Polyurethanes; Specialty Films; and Elastomers.
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