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The Timken CoMEX:TKR 68 Buyback Yield % is 0.64 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates MEX:TKR with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,520.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 773 Industrial Products companies, The Timken Co ranks better than 71.41% 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 The Timken 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.
MEX:TKR vs TTC, LECO, SWK: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, The Timken 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.
The Timken Co Buyback Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Timken Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Timken 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.
The Timken Co (MEX:TKR) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.64 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on The Timken Co and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 1.86. According to the industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #221 out of 773 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is The Timken Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
The Timken Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.64 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.86. Based on the distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #221 out of 773 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Timken Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Timken Co's Buyback Yield % compare to TTC and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Timken Co ranks #221 out of 773 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts The Timken Co in the upper half of its industry. 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 The Timken Co and its competitors. The Timken Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.64, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Timken Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co (MEX:TKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,520.96, compared to a current price of MXN2,560.00 — trading 68.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.64, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 1.86. The Timken Co'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 The Timken Co (MEX:TKR), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.64 as of Jul. 29, 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 The Timken Co (MEX:TKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Timken Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,560.00 is trading 68.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,520.96.
GuruFocus considers The Timken Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TKR:
Buyback Yield %: 0.64 (66% below median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: MXN1,520.96 vs. price of MXN2,560.00 (68.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Timken Co designs and manages a portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion products, and provides related services. The various products offered by the company include ball bearings, plain bearings, tapered roller bearings, housed bearings, linear guides, telescopic rails, lubrication systems, agricultural conveyor chains, couplings, brakes, seals, etc. These products are offered through brands like Timken, GGB, Philadelphia Gear, Cone Drive, CGI, and Rollon, among others. The company has two reportable segments: Engineered Bearings, which generates the maximum revenue, and Industrial Motion. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia-Pacific, and the other regions of the Americas.
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