Sumitomo Metal Mining CoSTMNF 75 Buyback Yield % is 0.73 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 0.63. GuruFocus rates STMNF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Metals & Mining companies, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks better than 96.52% 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.
* 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Buyback Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sumitomo Metal Mining 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Buyback Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Metal Mining 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.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.73 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 0.63. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 1.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #49 out of 1410 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Buyback Yield % of 0.73 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 1.16. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #49 out of 1410 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Metal Mining 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's Buyback Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co ranks #49 out of 1410 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Sumitomo Metal Mining Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 1.16 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's current Buyback Yield % is 0.73, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 0.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.20, compared to a current price of $48.99 — trading 39.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.73, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 0.63. Sumitomo Metal Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.73 as of Jun. 29, 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co (STMNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $48.99 is trading 39.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.20.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Metal Mining Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STMNF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.73 (16% above median its 10-year median of 0.63)
GF Value™: $35.20 vs. price of $48.99 (39.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STMNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the mining business. The company operates through three segments. The Material segment manufactures and sells battery materials, powder and crystalline materials, tape materials, catalysts, and related products. The Resource segment focuses on the exploration, development, production, and sale of nonferrous metal resources in Japan and overseas. The Smelting segment engages in the smelting and sale of copper, nickel, ferronickel, zinc, and precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The Others segment covers real estate and engineering businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Smelting segment.
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