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NOFNOFCF 89 Buyback Yield % is 3.25 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 1.51. GuruFocus rates NOFCF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.18. Among 348 Chemicals companies, NOF ranks better than 89.37% 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 NOF'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.
NOFCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, NOF'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.
NOF Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NOF's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOF'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.
NOF (NOFCF) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.25 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on NOF and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, NOF's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.35 to 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, NOF ranks #37 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is NOF's Buyback Yield % too high?
NOF's current Buyback Yield % of 3.25 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 3.25. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. NOF's value of 3.25 is 32400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOF ranks #37 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NOF has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOF's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NOF ranks #37 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places NOF in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. NOF's value of 3.25 is 32400% above this benchmark. Historically, NOF's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.35 to 3.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 0.01, NOF 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 348 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. NOF's current Buyback Yield % of 3.25 is 32400% 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 NOF 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. NOF's current Buyback Yield % is 3.25, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOF stock overvalued right now?
NOF (NOFCF) has a current Buyback Yield % of 3.25. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.18, compared to a current price of $17.86 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.25, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 32400% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. NOF's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. 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 NOF (NOFCF), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.25 as of Jul. 15, 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 NOF (NOFCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOF stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.86 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.18.
Key valuation signals for NOFCF:
Buyback Yield %: 3.25 (115% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: $19.18 vs. price of $17.86 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32400% above the Chemicals median (#37 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NOFCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NOF Corp is engaged in the chemical manufacturing business. The Group has three reportable segments: Functional Chemicals Business, Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Healthcare Business, & Chemicals Business. The Functional Chemicals segment manufactures and sells fatty acids, surfactants, ethylene oxide/propylene oxide derivatives, organic peroxides, petrochemicals, functional polymers, electronic materials, and special rust prevention agents. The Pharmaceuticals, Medical and Healthcare segment produces pharmaceutical and functional food ingredients, health-related products, biocompatible materials, and raw materials for DDS pharmaceutical formulations. The Chemicals segment manufactures and sells industrial explosives, space-related products, defense-related products, and functional products.
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