Nippon Kayaku CoNPKYY 72 Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates NPKYY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Chemicals companies, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks worse than 286532.66% 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 Nippon Kayaku 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. Over the past decade, Nippon Kayaku Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #999999 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 3.49. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #999999 out of 349 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's Buyback Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Kayaku Co ranks #999999 out of 349 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Nippon Kayaku Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Historically, Nippon Kayaku Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 3.49 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 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. 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 Nippon Kayaku Co 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. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.93, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 04, 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.16 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.93.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKYY:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: $10.93 vs. price of $13.16 (20.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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