Taiyo Kagaku CoNGO:2902 75 Buyback Yield % is 0.93 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates NGO:2902 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,869.12 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 345 Chemicals companies, Taiyo Kagaku Co 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 Taiyo Kagaku 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.
NGO:2902 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiyo Kagaku Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.93 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Taiyo Kagaku Co and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Taiyo Kagaku Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.52 to 6.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #103 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Taiyo Kagaku Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.93 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 6.59. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 0.93 is 9200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #103 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiyo Kagaku Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Kagaku Co's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #103 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Taiyo Kagaku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 0.93 is 9200% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiyo Kagaku Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.52 to 6.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Taiyo Kagaku 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 0.01, based on 345 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. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.93 is 9200% 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co 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. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.93, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 1.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,869.12, compared to a current price of 円2,690.00 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.93, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 9200% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. Taiyo Kagaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.93 as of Jul. 12, 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,690.00 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,869.12.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Kagaku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:2902:
Buyback Yield %: 0.93 (35% below median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: 円1,869.12 vs. price of 円2,690.00 (43.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9200% above the Chemicals median (#103 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2902 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Ltd is based in Japan. The company has three reportable segments: the Nutrition Business, the Interface Solutions Business, and the Natural Ingredients Business. The Nutrition Business manufactures and sells functional food ingredients such as catechin (green tea extract), theanine (a functional amino acid), and water-soluble dietary fiber, as well as mineral and vitamin preparations. The Interface Solutions Business manufactures and sells quality improvers such as emulsifiers. The Natural Ingredients Business manufactures and sells food ingredients such as egg products, protein ingredients, ingredients for instant foods, and processed agricultural products, as well as quality improvers and stabilizers.
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