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KennametalMEX:KMT 85 Buyback Yield % is 0.59 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 2850% above its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates MEX:KMT with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN649.61. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 777 Industrial Products companies, Kennametal ranks better than 70.14% 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 Kennametal'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.
MEX:KMT vs HLMN, QEPC, EML: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Kennametal'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.
Kennametal Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kennametal's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kennametal'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.
Kennametal (MEX:KMT) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.59 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kennametal and its competitors. This is 2850% above median its historical median of 0.02. Over the past decade, Kennametal's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #232 out of 777 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Kennametal's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kennametal's current Buyback Yield % of 0.59 is 2850% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.52. Based on the distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #232 out of 777 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kennametal has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kennametal's Buyback Yield % compare to HLMN and QEPC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kennametal ranks #232 out of 777 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Kennametal in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Kennametal's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.52 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kennametal and its competitors. Kennametal's current Buyback Yield % is 0.59, which is 2850% above median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kennametal stock overvalued right now?
Kennametal (MEX:KMT) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.59. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN649.61, compared to a current price of MXN741.40 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.59, which is 2850% above median its 10-year median of 0.02. Kennametal's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Kennametal (MEX:KMT), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.59 as of Jul. 14, 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 Kennametal (MEX:KMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kennametal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN741.40 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN649.61.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KMT:
Buyback Yield %: 0.59 (2850% above median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: MXN649.61 vs. price of MXN741.40 (14.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kennametal Inc is a manufacturer of metalworking tools and wear-resistant engineered components and coatings. The company operates in two business segments; Metal Cutting and Infrastructure. It generates maximum revenue from the Metal Cutting segment. The Metal Cutting segment develops and manufactures high-performance tooling and metal cutting products and services and offers an assortment of standard and custom metal cutting solutions to diverse end markets, including aerospace, general engineering, energy, and transportation. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Germany, China, Canada, India, Italy, and other countries.
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