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MEC CoMECGF 77 Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates MECGF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.24 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 316 Chemicals companies, MEC Co ranks better than 68.35% 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 MEC Co'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.
MECGF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC 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.
MEC Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MEC Co'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.
MEC Co (MECGF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.80 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on MEC Co and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #100 out of 316 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.6%.
Is MEC Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
MEC Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. MEC Co's value of 0.80 is 3900% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #100 out of 316 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, MEC Co ranks #100 out of 316 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts MEC Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. MEC Co's value of 0.80 is 3900% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 0.02, MEC Co 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 0.02, based on 316 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. MEC Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.80 is 3900% 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 MEC 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. MEC Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (MECGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.24, compared to a current price of $47.16 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.80, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 3900% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. 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 MEC Co (MECGF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.80 as of Aug. 09, 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 MEC Co (MECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.16 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.24.
GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MECGF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.80 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: $25.24 vs. price of $47.16 (86.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3900% above the Chemicals median (#100 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
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