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Mitsubishi Chemical GroupSTU:M3C +3.86%73 Buyback Yield % is 3.17 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 4.02. GuruFocus rates STU:M3C with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks better than 88.7% 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.
STU:M3C vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Chemical Group'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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.17 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 4.02. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #39 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Buyback Yield % too high?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Buyback Yield % of 3.17 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 4.32. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 3.17 is 31600% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #39 out of 345 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's Buyback Yield % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #39 out of 345 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Mitsubishi Chemical Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 3.17 is 31600% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 4.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.02 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Buyback Yield % of 3.17 is 31600% 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group 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. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current Buyback Yield % is 3.17, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 4.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.36, compared to a current price of €6.46 — trading 48.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.17, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 4.02 and 31600% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.17 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (STU:M3C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.46 is trading 48.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.36.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Chemical Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:M3C:
Buyback Yield %: 3.17 (21% below median its 10-year median of 4.02)
GF Value™: €4.36 vs. price of €6.46 (48.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31600% above the Chemicals median (#39 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp is a holding company which manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It organizes itself into five segments. The Basic Materials & Polymers segment covers petrochemical substrates, polyolefins, basic chemicals, sustainable polymers, engineering plastics, and carbon. The Industrial Gas segment focuses on industrial gases. The MMA & Derivatives segment includes MMA, PMMA, coatings, additives, and fine chemicals. The Pharmacy segment is engaged in medicines, and the Specialty Materials segment handles advanced films and polymers, advanced solutions, and advanced composites. The Others segment includes businesses such as engineering, transportation, and warehousing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial gas segment.
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