Mitsui ChemicalsMITUY 78 Buyback Yield % is 2.18 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 1.40. GuruFocus rates MITUY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Chemicals companies, Mitsui Chemicals ranks better than 84.24% 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 Mitsui Chemicals'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.
MITUY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsui Chemicals'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.
Mitsui Chemicals Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsui Chemicals's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsui Chemicals'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.
Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.18 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Mitsui Chemicals and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 1.40. Over the past decade, Mitsui Chemicals' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #55 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Mitsui Chemicals' Buyback Yield % too high?
Mitsui Chemicals' current Buyback Yield % of 2.18 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 2.53. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Mitsui Chemicals' value of 2.18 is 10800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #55 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsui Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsui Chemicals' Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsui Chemicals ranks #55 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Mitsui Chemicals in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Mitsui Chemicals' value of 2.18 is 10800% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsui Chemicals' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 2.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.40 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Mitsui Chemicals 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 349 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. Mitsui Chemicals's current Buyback Yield % of 2.18 is 10800% 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 Mitsui Chemicals 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. Mitsui Chemicals's current Buyback Yield % is 2.18, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 1.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsui Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.89, compared to a current price of $11.21 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.18, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 1.40 and 10800% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Mitsui Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 12 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 Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.18 as of Jul. 01, 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 Mitsui Chemicals (MITUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsui Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.21 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.89.
GuruFocus considers Mitsui Chemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MITUY:
Buyback Yield %: 2.18 (56% above median its 10-year median of 1.40)
GF Value™: $11.89 vs. price of $11.21 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10800% above the Chemicals median (#55 of 349)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MITUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, plastics, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into four segments. The Basic & Green Materials segment provides ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, catalysts, phenols, PTA, PET resins, polyurethane, and industrial chemicals. The ICT Solutions segment supplies semiconductors, electronic components, process and optical materials, and battery-related materials. The Life & Healthcare Solutions segment covers vision care, nonwovens, oral and personal care materials, and agricultural chemicals. The Mobility Solutions segment offers elastomers, functional compounds, polypropylene compounds, and automotive-related products, while Others include related businesses.
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