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* 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.
ROCO:4772 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiwan Special 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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiwan Special Chemicals's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiwan Special 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.
Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Taiwan Special Chemicals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #999999 out of 346 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Taiwan Special Chemicals' Buyback Yield % too high?
Taiwan Special Chemicals' current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #999999 out of 346 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Taiwan Special Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiwan Special Chemicals' Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiwan Special Chemicals ranks #999999 out of 346 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Taiwan Special Chemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. 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 346 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 Taiwan Special 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. Taiwan Special Chemicals'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 Taiwan Special Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$687.27, compared to a current price of NT$242.00 — trading 64.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.00. Taiwan Special Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 Taiwan Special Chemicals (ROCO:4772) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiwan Special Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$242.00 is trading 64.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$687.27.
GuruFocus considers Taiwan Special Chemicals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4772:
Buyback Yield %: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$687.27 vs. price of NT$242.00 (64.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4772 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiwan Special Chemicals Corp develops and manufactures semiconductor specialty gases (SEG) and semiconductor chemical materials (SEC), and is engaged in the sale and production of precision chemical materials, as well as the cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment services for semiconductor equipment and components. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of specialty chemical materials. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other Asian regions, America, Northeast Asia (Japan and Korea), and Europe.
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